Applying to Become an Accredited Landlord



APPLY TO BECOME AN ACCREDITED LANDLORD OR LETTING AGENT TODAY 

Landlord Accreditation Scotland is 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. It is also a means for quality landlords operating within these standards to receive the recognition and support they deserve.

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 Scotland will provide a support network and in time a range of business incentives for Accredited Landlords.

You can apply online to become an accredited Landlord or Letting Agent download a copy of the application form here or request an application form from the LAS office.

Landlord Accreditation Scotland aims to:

  • Promote best practice in the private rented sector
  • Assist landlords to achieve accreditation standards
  • Assist landlords and tenants to undertake their respective responsibilities to each other
  • Provide general tenancy advice
  • Provide information on changes in legislation

Compliance with the Scottish Core Standards for Accredited Landlords will ensure that:

  • Landlords, tenants and community members enjoy the benefit of good dwelling conditions, competent mangagement and considerate neighbourly behaviour
  • Misunderstandings and disputes are reduced
  • Where problems do occur they are promptly resolved

Your commitment to meeting the standards is a method of showing that your services are higher than the legal minimum requirements.

How do I apply for accreditation?
You can apply to become accredited on-line or by  contacting the LAS office to request an application form.  The form whether on-line or printed should be read and completed in conjunction with the Scottish Core Standards for Accredited Landlords. The application consists of a self-certification ‘Landlord Accreditation Checklist’ which enables landlords /letting agents to confirm that they do meet the standards.

Membership of Landlord Accreditation Scotland is free to landlords. There is a charge to letting agents dependant on the number of properties managed. (details can be seen on the Letting Agent page).

How the application process works
Part of the processing of the application includes the validation of the applicants Landlord Registration number. Click here for information on Landlord Registration.

You may be required to produce copies of the information referred to in the Declaration section of the application form.

What happens next?
Once an application has been processed and approved Landlords/Letting Agents will receive an Accreditation Certificate with a copy of the Standards and an accreditation number to access the ‘members only’ section of the LAS website.

Compliance with the Standards
Accreditation is dependent on full compliance with the Scottish Core Standards for Accredited Landlords. Not all properties will be inspected, however a proportion will be inspected by Landlord Accreditation Scotland representatives.

Landlord and Tenant Accreditation Information
Once you have become an accredited landlord LAS will provide you with information for you to put in your property for your tenants to make them aware of your accredited status. You must confirm distribution of this information to LAS either on-line or by returning the distribution confirmation slip which will be enclosed.

Refusal of Accreditation
Landlord Accreditation Scotland has the right to refuse the accreditation of any landlord if it is felt that the applicant does not meet the standards expected of the scheme.