News archives
New SAL resources – pets
With pet ownership on the rise and new legislation expected in the next 2-3 years which will prevent landlords from unreasonably refusing permission for a pet, SAL has added to its suite of resources a pet application form, pet reference request letter and a pet...
Consultation on rent control & joint tenancies
The Scottish Parliament is currently considering the Housing (Scotland) Bill which makes provision for certain areas of Scotland to be designated as “rent control areas” (RCAs) within which rent increases, during and between tenancies, would be restricted to CPI + 1%...
SAL in the media – 28 April 2024
Read the latest articles where SAL has been featured in the news here: 24 April 2025 – Property 118 – Scottish government considers rent control exemptions for landlords 14 April 2025 – The Negotiator – Lettings boss says Scots rent cap ‘political not practical’ 11...
Private rented sector facts and figures quiz
Landlord Focus magazine, issue 47 How well do you know the rules pertaining to the private rented sector in Scotland? Take our quick quiz to find out. Our detailed guidance for Scottish landlords and letting agents is restricted to members only.Existing members please...
SAL in the media – 14 April 2025
Read the latest articles where SAL has been featured in the news here: 14 April 2025 – The Negotiator – Lettings boss says Scots rent cap ‘political not practical’ 11 April 2025 – Property Wire – Scotland: Landlords who lie to evict...
Lone working – does your team feel safe when working alone?
Landlord Focus magazine article – Issue 47 The dangers faced by lone workers have made headline news over the years, but there are things that businesses can do to keep their people safe, writes Amanda Wiewiorka. Stephanie Slater, the estate agent kidnapped in...
AICO issues safety alert
AICO, which manufactures smoke, heat and CO alarms, has notified SAL of a safety alert relating to its products. It believes that there may be serious risks associated with interconnecting other manufacturers’ products with any of AICO’s fire safety products...
Cannabis farm warning update
Since we issued a cannabis farm warning in enews back in January, more members have been in touch whose properties have been used as cannabis farms in recent months. SAL has been in touch with Police Scotland about this and is assisting them with their investigations....
Rent increases: notice reminder and data request
Rent Service Scotland (RSS), the body which adjudicates on rent increase disputes for private residential tenancies (PRTs), has contacted SAL to advise that it is receiving a large percentage of invalid rent increase notices issued by landlords/agents. Examples...
Minimum energy efficiency standard update
Last week in parliament the government made a statement about its future plans for making homes in Scotland more energy efficient. Most importantly for the private rented sector, it was announced that the government will soon make regulations under existing powers to...