Private Landlord Support

Important Information

Due to the current outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) some of our services have been affected.  For further advice and guidance please read our Contact Housing. 

The Scottish Government has produced guidance for Letting Agents and Private Landlords. Private Landlords can get information on how to apply for the Private Rented Sector Landlord (non-business) Covid-19 Loan.  The interest free loan will be available to registered landlords with 5 or less rental properties and will cover lost rental income from a single property.

We thank you for your patience during this time.

What is it

The Private Landlord Support Officer (PLSO) is a dedicated resource that will work with Private Landlords across the city to improve the standards of private rented accommodation and offer advice on tenancy management arrangements.

It is important that all landlords understand their responsibilities as a landlord, and the PLSO can offer advice and assistance.

How can they help

The Private Landlord Support Officer will offer support and guidance on Private Sector Housing for landlords and tenants.

This includes:

• free advice on good practice and legislative requirements
• sign post and access to other useful services and organisations
• dissemination of useful information and resources
• guidance with accessing energy efficiency improvements
• how to gain landlord accreditation. Find out more information here
• offer advice on the information that landlords should make available to their tenants

New Legislation

• Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 as it Affects Private Landlords [37kb]
• Private Residential Tenancy