"This partnership allows us to work closely with LLAS to offer practical, transparent solutions that help landlords remain both compliant and financially secure, while supporting efforts to raise standards across the sector"
- Leigh Young - Elliot Leigh
A new partnership between the London Landlord Accreditation Scheme (LLAS) and Guaranteed Rent provider Elliot Leigh aims to raise standards and increase landlord support across the private rented sector.
As part of the agreement, Elliot Leigh has been named LLAS’s preferred provider for Guaranteed Rent services.
The collaboration brings together LLAS’s focus on landlord education and compliance with Elliot Leigh’s operational experience in property management and leasing arrangements. LLAS-accredited landlords will now have direct access to Guaranteed Rent services that are backed by over two decades of property sector experience.
With upcoming regulatory reforms, including the proposed abolition of Section 21 and the introduction of periodic tenancies under the Renters Rights Bill, many landlords are seeking more stable, predictable income options.
LLAS plays a key role in educating landlords about their legal responsibilities, property standards, and tenant management. The partnership signals a growing effort to align landlord services with training and accreditation frameworks that support professionalism in the sector.
“The collaboration offers a route for landlords to access stable rent models through a provider that aligns with LLAS values,” said Peter Littlewood, chair of LLAS & ATLAS. “This is part of our broader aim to ensure landlords are both compliant and supported.”
“Landlords are navigating increasingly complex regulatory pressures, from compliance obligations to uncertainty around upcoming reforms,” said Leigh Young, Director at Elliot Leigh. “This partnership allows us to work closely with LLAS to offer practical, transparent solutions that help landlords remain both compliant and financially secure, while supporting efforts to raise standards across the sector.”
Established in 2003, Elliot Leigh manages over 1,600 properties and works with more than 50 local authorities across London and the Southeast. The company was founded by landlords in response to the financial risks associated with void periods and rent arrears. Today, it operates at the intersection of private and public housing, offering housing solutions that assist councils in providing temporary and long-term accommodation.
In addition to property management, Elliot Leigh is represented on the advisory board of the Property Redress Scheme, contributing to national policy discussions around landlord-tenant relations and redress mechanisms.
As part of the new partnership, Elliot Leigh will participate in LLAS landlord forums alongside local authorities. These events serve as platforms for policy updates, landlord education, and knowledge exchange, especially around changes in legislation, housing compliance, and evolving expectations in property management.
Benefits for landlords
This partnership offers LLAS-accredited landlords:
Access to a Guaranteed Rent provider with existing links to local authorities
Support navigating regulatory changes through forum participation
An option to lease their properties with more predictable returns
As regulatory demands in the private rented sector continue to grow, there is an increasing shift toward more formalised integration of landlord accreditation, education, and service provision. This partnership reflects that trend, offering landlords, particularly those with smaller portfolios, access to structured, third-party leasing models that provide both financial stability and compliance support.
As part of this approach, landlords are encouraged not only to seek LLAS accreditation but also to attend upcoming LLAS landlord forums and the LLAS BBQ and Networking Event on 10 July 2025, which will offer valuable opportunities for discussion, learning, and engagement with industry peers and professionals.
