Landlord Accreditation Scotland

Welcome to Landlord Accreditation Scotland

Landlord Accreditation Scotland (LAS) is owned and operated by the Scottish Association of Landlords and the Scottish Rural Property and Business Association and is funded by the Scottish Government. LAS aims to act as a voluntary scheme by which landlords can assure tenants that the tenancy arrangement that they have adheres to the high standards as outlined in the Scottish Core Standards for Accredited Landlords. The standards were designed to be reasonable and realistic, landlords who already carry out good management practices will find themselves well on the way to achieving them.

Landlord Accreditation is now accepting applications from Landlords and Letting Agents who wish to become accredited. To find out more about the standards required to become an accredited landlord please refer to the 'Scottish Core Standards for Accredited Landlords' which can be downloaded here, or phone the LAS office on 0131 553 2211.

What does LAS aim to do?
Landlord Accreditation Scotland provides tailor made services developed by landlords for landlords, letting agents and local authorities.
Landlord Accreditation Scotland strives to:

Improve standards in the private rented sector
Promote best practice
Facilitate partnership working between local authorities and local landlords
Ensure landlords comply with the Scottish Core Standards for Accredited Landlords
Promote the benefits of becoming a member of Landlord Accreditation Scotland
Provide access to support, information and landlord training in all aspects of managing residential property in Scotland

News Update...Apply online to become an Accredited Landlord/Letting Agent

Landlords and Letting Agents throughout Scotland can make their application to to become Accredited Landlord or Letting Agent on-line. Simply click the button on the left hand side of this page or if you would prefer an application form contact the LAS office.

Landlord Accreditation Scotland was launched in April of this year by Stewart Maxwell MSP, Minister for Communities & Sport at the Scottish Association of Landlords’ Annual Conference; celebrating National Landlord Day in Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

Stewart Maxwell MSP, Minister for Communities & Sport

"The introduction of the landlord accreditation scheme, a scheme run by landlords for landlords, will further benefit both landlords and tenants in the private rented sector. For the first time tenants will be given the reassurance that their prospective landlords maintain and manage their properties to good standards."

LAS plans to run training courses for landlords and letting agents throughout Scotland. Our courses are open to all landlords and will be held both during the day and in evenings at venues near you. Dates and venues of training courses will be published on this site and listed in the events diary.

Useful Downloads & Links

Shelter Conference 2008 - Information

Private renting - Information for landlords

Private Rented Housing Panel - Guide for Tenants