Scottish Government provides new regulations for landlords
By |Published On: 8th September 2017|

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Scottish Government provides new regulations for landlords

By |Published On: 8th September 2017|

This article is an external press release originally published on the Landlord News website, which has now been migrated to the Just Landlords blog.

New landlord registration enforcement guidelines have been issued by the Scottish Government, to all local authorities informing them on regulating landlords in the private rented sector.

The Landlord Registration Statutory Guidance highlights best practice in order to assist local authorities to regulate the system effectively. This also requires councils to maintain a register of private landlords, ensuring that only those deemed as ‘fit and proper’ are put on the register.

Private Rental Sector

Kevin Stewart, Minister for Local Government and Housing, noted: ‘The private rented sector plays an increasingly important role in Scotland’s housing system. Around 760,000 people in Scotland live in privately rented homes – twice the number of ten years ago.’

Scottish Government provides new regulations for landlords

Scottish Government provides new regulations for landlords

‘I want to see a sector that is characterised by more good quality homes, being managed professionally and where tenants feel secure. Where there are poor standards, local authorities should be taking tough, targeted enforcement to ensure every landlord is fit for purpose.’

‘I would like to encourage all local authorities to use this guidance and examples of best practice to raise standards in the sector and ensure greater consistency in enforcement across Scotland,’ he concluded.[1]

[1] https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2017/9/new-guidance-to-regulate-who-can-operate-as-a-private-landlord

 

 

About the Author: Em Morley (she/they)

Em is the Content Marketing Manager for Just Landlords, with over five years of experience writing for insurance and property websites. Together with the knowledge and expertise of the Just Landlords underwriting team, Em aims to provide those in the property industry with helpful resources. When she’s not at her computer researching and writing property and insurance guides, you’ll find her exploring the British countryside, searching for geocaches.

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