A scheme supporting landlords and tenants across the district was launched last week.

Epping Forest District Council launched plans which will allow landlords to benefit from insurance cost reductions, direct access to impartial advice and support on relevant issues, as well as access to information on housing trends and needs in their area.

The Essex Landlord Accreditation Scheme (ELAS), is aimed to help landlords who properly maintain and manage a home within the district's private rented sector.

Councillor Dave Stallan, responsible for Housing at Epping Forest District Council said “Joining this new scheme will provide landlords across Epping Forest with the support to ensure they are meeting a number of set standards and will allow tenants to see that their accommodation is of a good quality of living.

"The district council is working with its partners across Essex to implement the ELAS in Epping Forest, so I would encourage all landlords in the local area to sign up to this scheme.”  

Landlords can apply to join onto the scheme, here.