News and campaigns
Private rented sector embraces professionalism at largest Scottish conference
Around 500 landlords, letting agents and housing professionals and more than 40 exhibitors involved in private rented housing in Scotland will gather in Edinburgh today for the largest conference of its kind as the sector embraces new legislation and standards to...
CLA member wins excellence award
A Scottish property management social enterprise which helps vulnerable housing tenants access quality housing has won a leading housing award. Homes for Good (HFG), which specialises in supporting people with limited housing choices including those who are homeless,...
Amendments to deposit scheme legislation
As we reported in September, the Scottish Government recently conducted a review of the operation of the tenancy deposit schemes and, following input from SAL and other stakeholders, has made amendments to the deposit scheme legislation which come into force on 11...
Analysis of short let consultation published
Earlier this year the Scottish Government carried out a public consultation on whether to introduce a regulatory framework for short-term lets in Scotland. SAL submitted a response to the consultation which can be found here. (Members please log in to view documents)....
Do you have a legionnaires’ risk assessment?
As we reported earlier this year, landlords applying for or renewing their landlord registration from 16 September 2019 have been required as part of the application to confirm that they comply with all relevant legislation pertaining to their let property. Local...
Parliamentary affairs
Information about the Scottish Parliament, the UK Parliament and Scottish local government including how to contact your elected representatives.
Regulation and enforcement
Find out about Scottish letting agent regulation and read a summary of recent and forthcoming changes in Scottish private rented sector (PRS) legislation.