Since 2004 the Antisocial Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act has required Local Authorities to establish and maintain a register of private landlords. Landlords letting properties in Scotland must either be registered or have submitted a valid application for registration. It is an offence to let or advert a property, (unless it is exempt under the legislation) without either being registered or having submitted a valid application for registration.
Registration is required for private landlords letting residential property in Scotland, unless all the houses they let are covered by one or more of the exemptions. Letting part of the home you reside in full time to 2 or fewer persons is exempt (i.e. resident landlords), as is a house let to the tenant of an agricultural holding or croft. Other exemptions include holiday homes, letting to members of the landlords own close family and certain accommodation related to religious orders.
Register as a Landlord
Landlord Registration Enquiries
Advice for Rural Property Landlords
Practical Repairs Advice
Advice in relation to the requirement to place deposits with an approved Tenancy Deposit Scheme can also be found on the Private Rented Sector pages - Tenancy Deposit Schemes.
Universal Credit Guidance for landlords.
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