What are the responsibilities of City of Wolverhampton Council?
These Terms of References highlight the overall aims and responsibilities of the key stakeholders involved in the RwC Accreditation scheme.
- Actively promote the Landlords Accreditation Scheme.
- Assist landlords to achieve accreditation status by offering advice on statutory requirements, property maintenance and repairs.
- Commit to working in close partnership with landlords, tenants, local landlord associations, the Police, Fire Brigade and other key private rented sector stakeholders to achieve a vibrant private rented sector that is professionally managed and offers decent homes.
- Provide incentives to encourage landlords to join the scheme.
- Provide relevant information, including changes and likely pending changes in legislation by such means as landlord forums, email bulletins and local landlord associations.
- Maintain a database of accredited landlords and properties covered by the scheme.
- Consult with accreditation scheme stakeholders and act positively on feedback.
- Administer and monitor the scheme including undertaking property inspections, consulting with stakeholders and checking the validity of relevant certificates.
- Be responsible for the issue, administration, suspension and revocation of accredited status.
On receipt of a completed application, ensure as far as reasonably practicable, that the landlord is responsible, competent and suitable to be a member of the Scheme.