Private landlord registration

Exemptions from registration

There are some exemptions from registration, these include the following:

  • holiday lets
  • houses managed by religious orders
  • houses with a resident landlord
  • residential properties that are subject to agricultural and crofting tenancies
  • those letting to family members
  • houses providing care services governed by Care Commission regulation

For further information about exemptions, please contact the Housing Strategy team.

Strategic Housing, Policy and Development Team

Address: Council Headquarters
Newtown St. Boswells
Melrose
TD6 0SA

Telephone: 01896 661392

Fax: 01896 662765