For landlords the benefits often include:
- a defined, fair and objective framework within which to operate
- reflect a balance of common sense obligations and responsibilities between landlords and tenants
- being able to badge themselves as a scheme member, signalling that they meet a set of professional standards
- giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace
- having the certainty that an objective frame of reference for housing management gives them
- helping ensure that tenants understand they have responsibilities as well as rights
- less time spent on dealing with dispute / complaints, thanks to greater clarity on mutual expectations and a written procedure for handling complaints
- lower turnover of tenants and reduced void periods
- adding value to their properties, possibly commanding higher rents
- less misuse of properties
- initial training and continuing development to enable landlords to provide a properly professional service and to reduce exposure to the risk of legal non-compliance and its possible consequences (especially for skills-based schemes)
- networking and enhanced scope for business deals with peers
- opportunities for participating in scheme development, monitoring and review
- an improved relationship with, and sense of participation in the activities of, local government and strategy development
- a range of membership incentives, typically including supplier discounts on goods and services and enhanced access to local authority services