A voluntary scheme aimed at landlords who wish to provide safe, high quality housing for students. The scheme is in partnership with Winchester City Council, Winchester Housing Group, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and The University of Winchester.

What must the landlord provide to reach Accreditation standards?

	CP12 gas safety certificate
	Electrical safety certificate
	Copy of insurance certificate
	All furniture and furnishings comply with the current furniture regulations
	Windows and doors meet certain safety standards
	Minimum one smoke alarm to each floor level
	Fire doors and closers to specified areas
	Internal escape routes are satisfactory
	Satisfactory walls, ceilings and doors to contain the spread of fire
	Adequate kitchen facilities for the number of occupants
	Adequate bathroom and WC facilities for the number of occupants
	Correct number of electrical sockets in each study or bedroom
	Bedrooms, kitchen and living rooms meet minimum space requirements
	Effective heating system
	Adequate provision of hot water
	Good standard or repair and decoration inside and out

Lithend Estates were the first landlord to have a property accredited by Winchester City Council. All of our Winchester properties have now been accredited.

For further information on the accreditation scheme follow the link below.

Winchester City Council