ASSOCIATION OF RESIDENTIAL LETTING AGENTS
The Association of Residential Letting Agents was formed in 1981 as the national professional and regulatory body for member firms working in the complex field of letting and managing residential property.

ARLA appraises and regulates all member companies and provides guidelines, training and advice. This ensures a framework of ethical standards and professionalism is maintained at a level far higher than the law demands as the skills of member firms and their staff are continually developed by ARLA seminars and training courses. These are held at national and local levels.

Membership is achieved only after strict investigation and interview. ARLA members must have a full understanding of the terms and provisions of successive Rent Acts, Housing Acts and contract of law.

ARLA member firms are bonded and hold professional indemnity insurance to protect the financial interests of landlords and tenants.

ARLA is recognised by government and local authorities, consumer interest groups and the media as the leading professional body in the private sector and the economy as whole.

ARLA has the experience and knowledge to equip letting agents to deal with the complexities of letting for both landlords and tenants and to campaign for necessary changes in legislation and practices.

Hodgson Elkington & Co have been members of ARLA since 1992 and are the only company in Lincoln and one of three companies in Newark who are also Chartered Surveyors again having strict financial controls imposed upon them. This shows the Company's continued commitment towards better professional standards within the Letting & Management Industry.