Landlord accreditation

To apply, you will need to:

• Complete a form declaring your 'Fit and Proper' status
• Complete an application form 
• Complete a free one day training course
• Provide us with a list of properties you own or manage- both single occupancy and house in multiple occupation (HMO) properties. Please ensure that you advise on the list which properties are Single Occupancy and which properties are HMO properties. For HMO Properties you will also need to advise the application or licence number on the list.
• Complete a property checklist for each property you own 
• Submit full copies of the gas safety report, electrical installation report and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) report, if requested to do so by the Council.
• Ensure that all their properties meet the requirements of the code of management for the scheme and are not in a condition that is liable to be hazardous to the health and safety of tenants, visitors or members of the community
• Ensure that the properties you own or manage have arrangements in place to comply with our requirements to manage their waste properly
• Provide access to properties for us to carry out random compliance checks.

You can apply for CLAS online; please ensure that you book and complete CLAS training, as this is essential to become accredited. Make sure you read through the Code of Conduct first.

Note: All information provided as part of the CLAS application form/audit will be processed in line with Coventry City Council’s Privacy Policy and will not be shared with third parties.  

Apply for CLAS online

Please follow the below steps in order to apply for CLAS accreditation:

Access our Online Portal > Select ‘Accreditation – Coventry Landlord Accreditation Scheme’.

Alternatively, on the left-hand sidebar you can select ‘Licensing’ then ‘Accreditation’. This will open a new webpage. From here you select your licence type ‘Coventry Landlord Accreditation Scheme’ and application type ‘CLAS’. This will then open the CLAS application form.

Please note that if you have not used our Online Portal before, you will need to register first.