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Croydon Council recognition or accreditation scheme for landlords

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Croydon Council is exploring a landlord accreditation scheme to incentivise good practice and improve housing quality.

Croydon Council is exploring the possibility of launching a recognition or accreditation scheme for landlords who adhere to regulations. The Scrutiny & Overview Committee discussed this proposal in November 2025, as part of a review of recommendations from the Homes Sub-Committee. The scheme aims to incentivise good practice and improve housing quality in the borough.

The Homes Sub-Committee initially put forward the recommendation for a landlord accreditation scheme, referencing compliance awards in Barking and Dagenham as a model. This recommendation was detailed in the Homes 29-09-25 Recommendations in September 2025.

Key facts

  1. The Scrutiny & Overview Committee discussed the proposal on 18 November 2025. Source
  2. Croydon Council is exploring a recognition or accreditation scheme for landlords. Source
  3. The Homes Sub-Committee initially recommended a landlord accreditation scheme. Source
  4. The recommendation was detailed in the Homes 29-09-25 Recommendations. Source
  5. The scheme aims to incentivise good practice and improve housing quality. Source
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