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 a member of 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 membership of LAS.
  • 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 for membership of 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
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 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.

LAS Advisory Group Report March

LAS Advisory Group Report July

LAS Advisory Group Report 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....Landlord Accreditation Scotland and Local Authorities Working Together

Landlord Accreditation Scotland is delighted to announce the we are now working in partnership with Scottish Borders Council and Argyll & Bute Council.  LAS is also working with Edinburgh Landlord Accreditation (ELA) to give members of ELA even more recognition and support. 

Katie Buckinghham, Operations Manager for Letwise at City of Edinburgh Council said "Edinburgh Landlord Accreditation has really demonstated the benefits of recognising good practice in the private rented sector and we are delighted that the scheme will now be affilitated to Landlord Accreditatation Scotland. This will give members the opportunity to have their high standards recognised at a national level and will ensure that standards continue to improve in the private rented sector through an emphasis on training and good quality tenancy management."
 
ELA will be in contact with all of their members shortly to let them know how the affiliation will work however if you would like further information please contact:  
ela@edinburgh.gov.uk or telephone 0131 539 7278.
 
 
The partnership between LAS and Scottish Borders Council was announced at a Landlord Forum which was held in the Council Chambers in Newton St Boswells on 13th November. Training dates and venues for landlords throughout the Scottish Borders will be announced soon.
 
 
Argyll & Bute Council announced their intention to work in partnership with LAS at a event held in the Council Chambers in Kilmory on 18th November.  This event was a huge success with many landlords and letting agents travelling long distances to attend.  As well as presentations from LAS a number of council departments spoke on issues affecting landlords in the Private Rented Sector and there was also an informative presentation on Energy Performance Certificates. Training events are planned for early 2009 and dates and venues will be announced as soon as they are available.
 
Forthcoming Events
 
Aberdeenshire Council are holding a Launch Events in Inverurie, Stonehaven and Peterhead on 3rd & 4th Demcember.  Venues are as follows:
Kintore Arms, Inverurie, 3rd December, 5.30 - 8.45pm.  For details click here.
Council Chambers, Viewmount, Stonehaven, 4th December, 9.30am - 1.30pm. For details click here
Council Chambers, Arbuthnot House, Peterhead, 4th December 5.30 - 8.45pm.  For details click here. To book your place please contact: Melanie.Booth@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

The Launch of the partnership between LAS and Orkney Islands Council is being held on 9th December 2008 at the Ayre Hotel.  For full details click here.  To book your place please contact: barbara.leask@orkney.gov.uk