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Becoming a Landlord and Renting Your Property

 

Landlord Accreditation

Landlord Accreditation Scotland (LAS) is running a series of training events for Private Landlords & Letting Agentst in partnership with West Lothian Council.

The next course being offered will be on 14 September 2011.  This is one of three courses in LAS Core Standards Training Level 1, based on the Scottish Core Standards for Accredited Landlords & Letting Agents (new window). Details of Level 1 & Level 2 training can be found below.

It is not necessary to attend the courses in Level 1 in any particular order; although the courses are linked the topics are dealt with in such a way that the course can be done in any order. However in order to attend Level 2 training you must have attended all three Level 1 courses

The courses are equally suitable for individual landlords or letting agency staff who are new to letting property or for those who have been letting property for some time but who are looking for an update on the topics listed in the downloadable information sheet.

Becoming a Landlord
All private landlords and their agents are required to register with the local authority in which they let a property.

The purpose of the scheme is to assess whether landlords and their agents are fit to let houses. It provides the local authority with powers to ensure that landlords who do not act in a 'fit and proper' manner are prevented from letting, unless they are willing to improve their approach.

It also gives local authorities powers to take specific action against landlords who do not take reasonable steps to manage any anti social behaviour caused by their tenants.

 

updated 08/09/11