Private Landlord Registration

Introduction

From 30th April 2006, all private landlords letting properties in Scotland must have applied for registration in the register of landlords.

The aim of landlord registration is to ensure that all private landlords in Scotland are ‘fit and proper' to be letting residential property. The requirement will help local authorities to remove disreputable landlords from the market and protect tenants and their neighbours from the impact of antisocial behaviour and mismanaged property on the wider community.