Private Landlord Registration in Scotland
From 30 April 2006 all private landlords letting properties in Scotland must apply for and gain registration in the register of landlords.
The statutory requirement for landlords to register with the local authority is in terms of the Anti-Social Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004.
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 helps local authorities to remove disreputable landlords from the market, and protect tenants and their neighbours from the impact of anti-social behaviour and mis-managed property on the wider community.
The principal registration fee is £55 per landlord and an additional fee of £11 per property must be paid. Registration lasts for three years and after this period has elapsed, landlords will be required to renew their registration.
