What Do We Require Of You?

Business Conduct.

• We expect members to adhere to the Association's Code of Practice at all times.
• We expect members to adhere to the principles expected of good professional landlords and abide by the laws relevant to Landlords at all times.
• Members shall not use business methods involving dishonesty, deception or misrepresentation.
• If Housing benefit is paid directly to a member and there is a genuine overpayment, then it shall be promptly re-paid to the Housing Benefit Department upon receipt of a correctly prepared invoice.
• Members shall endeavour to use the services of G.P.L.A. in a supportive courteous and businesslike manner.

Standards of Accommodation.

• Members are expected to have, or be working towards having, their property accredited within twelve months of joining the Gateshead Private Landlords Association
• All members shall comply with all legal and statutory regulations

Management.

• Members should periodically visit their properties to ensure both the interior and exterior are of good repair and that the accommodation is of a satisfactory standard.
• All rights of the Tenant as stated in the Tenancy Agreement shall be respected.
• Tenants shall be given a telephone number or procedure to follow in the event of an emergency.

Administration.

• Members are advised to use the forms and Tenancy Agreements of the Association.
• Members are advised to carry out a vetting on each potential tenants and take up references and a guarantor for all tenancies
• A receipt shall be issued for the receiving of bonds and rents
• Members will issue a signed comprehensive inventory detailing the condition of each item.
• Members shall apply their best endeavours to ensure the tenants arrange to have all utilities registered in tenants name at commencement of tenancy.
• Members shall provide adequate insurance cover
• When a member is notified by the tenant of a defect to the property, he shall inform the tenant of the action to remedy the defect and the time scale involved.

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