Welcome to Landlord Accreditation Scotland

Landlord Accreditation Scotland, (LAS) is a voluntary scheme by which landlords and letting agents can assure tenants that the tenancy arrangements they have adhere to the high standards outlined in the Scottish Core Standards for Accredited Landlords.  Becoming an accredited landlord or letting agent with LAS is a way of demonstating to landlords and tenants that your management practices are above the minimum legal requirements.  The standards that have to be met prior to being awarded accredited status are resonable and realistic; landlords who already carry out good management practices are well on their way to achieving them.

LAS aims to improve standards in the Scottish Private Rented Sector. 

This will be done by:

  • Promoting best practice by informing landlords of the benefits of becoming an accredited landlord or letting agent.
  • Ensuring that Accredited Landlords comply with the Scottish Core Standards for Accredited Landlords.
  • Providing access to support, information and landlord training in all aspects of managing residential property in Scotland.
Applying to become an Accredited Landlord or Letting Agent with LAS

 You can make your application in a number of ways.

  • Online - by clicking on "Apply online" to the left hand side of this page
  • By downloading the application form here.  This can then the completed and posted to Landlord Accreditation Scotland, 25 Maritime Street, Edinburgh EH6 6SE
  • or faxed to 0131 553 6638
  • or scanned and emailed to info@landlordaccreditationscotland.com

 

 

Landlord Accreditation Scotland Advisory Group

The remit of this group is to advise the Board of Directors of LAS on the strategic development and the operational delivery of the national accreditation scheme for private landlords and letting agents in Scotland.  The advice is provided within the context of housing policy, legislative requirements and associated activities in the Scottish Private Rented Sector.  Further information on the Advisory Group can be downloaded here.

ADVISORY GROUP REPORTS - MARCH   JULY   SEPTEMBER

Landlord Accreditation Scotland is owned and operated by the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) and the Scottish Rural Property and Business Association  (SRBPA) and is funded by the Scottish Government.

News Update - Events Around Scotland

 

Landlord Accreditation Scotland strive to provide information, support and training through-out Scotland

 We promote best practice throughout the industry by holding training and information sessions accross Scotland. For details of topics covered in the Level 1 - Core Standards Training Sessions please click here.

To book a place on a course  in a location near to you, please see the "DIARY" section on the left of this page. Places on all of the courses will be taken quickly so please book your place as soon as possible.

Landlord Accreditation Scotland working in partnership with Councils throughout Scotland

 LAS is working in partnership with East Lothian Council, Glagow City Council, East Dunbartonshire Council, Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Edinburgh Landlord Accreditation Scheme, Scottish Borders Council, North Lanarkshire Council, Orkney Islands Council, Argyll & Bute Council, Perth & Kinross Landlord Accreditation Scheme & Falkirk Council Landlord Accreditation. 

 

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES

What is an EPC?

FAQ

For further information on EPC's and your obligations as a Private Landlord please visit www.sbsa.gov.uk 

LANDLORD REGISTRATION RENEWALS

Following a public consultation there have been changes to the legislation underpinning the landlord registration which came into force on February 12th 2009.  For further information please click here

CHANGES TO GAS SAFETY CERTIFICATES

Gas Safe Register has replaced CORGI gas registration in Great Britain as of 1 April 2009. Gas Safe is now the official industry stamp for gas safety.  For further information please click here 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The Scottish Government has now published details of the new Energy Assistance Package. This is designed to to help maximise incomes, reduce fuel bills and improve the energy efficiency of homes. It replaces the Central Heating and Warm Deal programmes.

The Energy Saving Trust will manage delivery of the package on behalf of the Scottish Government. To find out more about the package, telephone the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512 012 or click here. 

Here are some further useful links for advice and information of energy efficiency for landlords in Scotland. 

www.scarf.org.uk

www.chwdp-scottishexecutive.co.uk/energy/ee.php

www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland

www.changeworks.org.uk/content.php?linkid=17