Information for landlords

What Do We Require Of You?

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.

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

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.

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.