Student accommodation accreditation process

The Student Accommodation Accreditation Scheme was introduced in 2012 by Epping Forest District Council and East 15 Acting School (University of Essex) to

• encourage good practice among landlords and letting agents
• provide good quality private rented accommodation for East 15 Acting School students within the District

This voluntary scheme provides

• landlords with a clearly defined set of standards
• a way of giving recognition to landlords who have taken a responsible approach to renting;
• students (and their parents/guardians) with the confidence that the properties have complied with these accreditation standards at the time of accreditation

As part of the three-year Accreditation Scheme

• all accredited properties must provide an annual Gas Safety Certificate to be held on file
• properties will be re-inspected if complaints are reported by the tenants or raised by the University

For more information contact our private sector housing team

• Telephone: 01992 564348
• Email: privatesectorhousing@eppingforestdc.gov.uk