How do I join ?
Joining BLAS is straightforward, with staff from the Accreditation Team on hand to help you through the process.
You can download an application form here.
Once we have received your completed application form, we will arrange for your properties to be inspected by a member of the Housing Standards Team.
It is important that you let your tenants know why their home is being inspected. We have information leaflets specifically aimed at tenants to help you to do this.
If there are any repairs that you need to do to bring your property up to accreditation standard, we will write to you and let you know, giving a timescale during which the work should be done.
We will also need copies of the most recent annual Gas Safety Certificate and Electrical Inspection Report (this lasts for five years and should be carried out by an NICEIC approved electrician) and a copy of the tenancy agreement that you use.
Once you have met the standards you will be issued with a Certificate of Membership and given your Landlords Information Pack. You will also be able to use the scheme logo to advertise your properties and for correspondence.
We will then keep you updated on incentives and training events as well as providing you with a wide range of information and services, tailored to your requirements.
For more information on membership, contact Babette Howard, Accreditation Co-ordinator on 0161 723 6448, or email at burylas@greatplaces.org.uk
