Purpose & Objectives of RLBA Membership

The Residential Logbook Association (RLBA) exists to encourage the provision and use of Residential Property Logbooks, with the aim that every property in the UK should have a logbook registered with the RLBA.  Our aim is to create and maintain an open and competitive market for Logbooks, and to provide a system for self-regulation that supports our interaction with every aspect of the property industry. 

To meet this Objective the therefore RLBA sets out to:

1.1 To create and promote a ‘Core Logbook Standard’ for those industry sectors where a standard format for integration is recognised as optimal for all industry players.

1.2 To encourage the development of other common standards and data sets (e.g. technical standards) where appropriate or requested by Members.

1.4 To provide a forum for discussion on, and the exchange of, non-competitive information.

1.5 To establish communication channels to enable Logbook suppliers to engage with statutory or other stakeholders.

1.6 To establish the RLBA as the sole, Government recognised self-regulatory body for residential property Logbooks.

1.7 To build technical infrastructure to support the needs of the self-regulatory process and to enable Members to simply integrate with industry partners and suppliers

1.8 To be a central representative body to put the views of Members to Government departments and agencies, and other relevant organisations.

1.9 To uphold excellent professional, commercial and ethical standards amongst its Members when dealing with each other and clients.



In seeking to meet the above objectives, the RLBA will endeavour to promote the ‘Property Logbook’ service category and the products or services of all Members equally.