Hull Accredited Landlord Scheme (HALS)

The Hull Accredited Landlord Scheme gives accreditation status to landlords in the private rented sector who agree to work to a code of management and meet certain housing standards. The main aims of the scheme are to -

• improve the quality of accommodation available in the private rented sector without the need for enforcement action
• improve the management of accommodation available in the private rented sector
• set and monitor housing standards in the private rented sector
• protect the health and safety of people renting private housing

You can find out more about the scheme by downloading the document below, which includes information on the Hull Fit Homes Standard - the requirements for the property to be classed as adequate for the private rented sector -

 
Information for landlords

If you are a landlord and would like to apply to join the scheme, you can download a copy of the application form here. There is no fee and if you are accepted into the scheme, you will receive certain benefits such as -

• exemption from immediate inspection following a service request from a tenant, unless urgent 
• discounts for licensing fees, pest control and drainage services
• grants towards the cost of installing central heating
• permits for the use at Wilmington waste station subject to obtaining waste carriers licence
• free use of waste recycling plants with commercial vehicle (there are limits to size of vehicle), subject to obtaining a waste carriers licence 
• priority for interest free loans for bringing empty properties back into use and to bring rented houses up to the Decent Homes Standard
• advice and training
• provision of reclaimed refuse bins, subject to availability

 
Once completed, please return it to us at the address below.

Information for tenants

If you are a tenant, by choosing to rent a property from one of the landlords who have been accredited you can feel confident that -

• landlords will carry out repairs in a reasonable timescale
• accommodation should be of a good standard
• landlords will behave in a professional manner
• landlords will give proper notice before entering your accommodation

We have a dedicated accreditation officer to deal with any problems you have with your landlord.

You can download a list of the accredited landlords in Hull below -
 

Contact us

Private housing (environmental health)
Hull City Council
33 Witham
Hull
HU9 1DB

Tel: 01482 300 300
Text phone: 01482 300 349 
Email: housing.standards@hullcc.gov.uk