If you have any queries regarding the requirements of Landlord Registration please contact our Private Sector Liaison and Enforcement Officer by email aileen.roberston@scotborders.gov.uk or phone 01896 661392.
Landlord Legal Obligations
A private landlord has certain legal rights and responsibilities toward their tenant/s. These vary depending on the type of tenancy or occupancy arrangement in place.
Before letting a property
- you need to register as a landlord
- when marketing your property, your advert must include your landlord registration number and the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating
- landlords renting to three or more unrelated people must have a House of Multiple Occupation licence before they can let their property
- contact your mortgage provider and home insurance provider to notify them you plan to let out the property
- ensure property is safe (gas safety, electrical installation condition report (EICR) smoke and heat detectors, carbon monoxide detectors)