Local authorities are increasingly taking a strategic approach to the housing needs of everyone in their community. They recognise the important role of the private rented sector in providing accommodation for a diverse range of households.
As part of this approach, many local authorities are seeking to work with residential landlords and involve them in decisions that affect them. This is being done in a number of ways. For example, by offering landlords information that helps them to manage their properties better, by arranging meetings or forums where landlords can exchange views with local authority officers and, increasingly, by setting up voluntary accreditation schemes that recognise and reward landlords who manage their properties to a good standard. Please see our page on the Derby Accredited Property Scheme.
Derby Landlords Consultative Group
The Consultative Group is an opportunity for landlords to meet council officers to raise and discuss issues relevant to the private rented sector. The Group meets quarterly and is co-ordinated by the Housing Standards Manager.
Contact:
Rob Rylott, Housing Standards Manager
Telephone: 01332 256141
Minicom: 01332 255316
Email: housing.standards@derby.gov.uk
The National Approved Letting Scheme
The National Approved Letting Scheme is an accreditation scheme which is open to all letting agents and estate agents who manage residential accommodation. The scheme sets minimum service standards for agents and requires them to handle their clients' money safely. More information can be found on the NALS website 
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Pear Tree and Normanton Landlords Association
This is open to all landlords with properties in the Pear Tree and Normanton areas of Derby. Contact Mr B Bubber on 01332 768967 for more details.
Further information for landlords and Agents is available from:
Contacting us
For more information on our services, or to contact us for advice about housing standards, please contact us using the details below, or by using the form at the bottom of this page:
Housing Standards Team,
Housing and Advice Services,
PO Box 6323,
Derby,
DE1 2WW
Telephone: 01332 255160
Minicom: 01332 255316
Email:
Housing.Standards@derby.gov.uk.