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 demonstrating 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 reasonable 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

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM HERE or

request a booking form to be posted by phoning the LAS office on 0131 553 2211

You can return completed application forms by:

email to info@landlordaccreditationscotland.com
post to LAS Office, 22 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH
fax to 0131 270 4773

Update

TRAINING FOR PRIVATE LANDLORDS & LETTING AGENTS IN SCOTLAND

Details for LAS training courses for May - July 2012 will be available from 2nd April 2012 . To book a place on a course in a location convenient to you, please see the "DIARY" section on the left of this page. Accredited Letting Agents & Landlords will be notified in advance of all LAS events however places on these courses are taken quickly so early booking is recommended.

TRAINING COURSES & INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR LANDLORD & LETTING AGENTS

LAS promote best practice throughout the industry by holding training and information sessions across Scotland. Details of topics covered in the Level 1 & Level 2 Core Standards Training Sessions can be found here. It is necessary to have attended all three Level 1 Course prior to attending Level 2. Courses run throughout the year in various locations and on a number of topic across Scotland.

Level 2 Courses are supported by TC Young Solicitors and delivered by Ruth Johnston & Fiona Greer.

LAS also offers a number of Best Practice Training Courses covering Creating Inventories, Dealing with Deposits & Dealing with Abandonment. Details of dates and venues for all LAS courses will be advertised in the DIARY section.

GLEN INSURANCE

LAS is delighted to be working with Glen Insurance to ensure that landlords can benefit from the expertise of this company in ensuring the correct landlord insurances are in place. To find out more please click here