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..........National Training Programme 2009

The details for the Core Standards Training Programme for early 2009 are now available.  For full details please click here .  For booking information please see the "DIARY" section on the left of this page. Places on all of the courses will be taken very quickly so please book your place as soon as possible.

The launch of the partnership between LAS and Orkney Islands Council was held on 9th December 2008 at the Ayre Hotel. Councillor Russ Madge welcomed the landlords and letting agents and following a presentation from LAS Project Director, Phil Rowsby, landlords and letting agents had an opportunity to have their questions
answered on how the National Scheme will work in Orkney by both Elspeth Boyle, Marie Noble, Phil RowsbyPhil and LAS Development Manager, Elspeth Boyle.  Phil was also delighted to present Mhairi Noble of Orkney Leasing with her certificate to show that she has become the first Accredited Letting Agent in Orkney.  Mhairi said that she was "proud to be the first accredited Letting Agent in Orkney" and that she felt there was "real value to being able to promote yourself as an Agent who is prepared to promote best practice in the industry".  LAS will be holding a training event in March of 2009 and full details will be published nearer the time.
 
 
Aberdeenshire Council held Launch Events in Inverurie, Stonehaven  and Peterhead on 3rd & 4th December.  There was a great deal of interest from local landlords and LAS are looking forward being back in Aberdeenshire for the first training event which is scheduled for 27th January 2009.  Full details will be published very shortly.
 
 
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."   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.