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Many landlords make simple schoolchild errors when renting out a property- an agent may be a better option.

Many agents do this on a 'tenant find' - single fee basis or a managed basis.

If you are thinking of using an agent we can suggest one or two that are not Muppets (no offence to Kermit)

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Private residential tenancies- landlord info

Private residential tenancies were introduced from any new private residential tenancy which started on or after 1st December 2017.

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Renting out property without being registered with the council is a criminal offence and you can be served with a Rent Penalty Notice (which prevents you from charging your tenant rent) or fined up to £50,000 if found guilty. You are registered if you are entered into the Scottish Landlord Register prepared and maintained by the local council for the purposes of Part 8 of the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004

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For further info on this see the Scottish Government WEBSITE (landlord info link) or DOWNLOAD

Private residential tenancies- tenant info

There are many less grounds for eviction for new tenancies- with the new agreements the landlord can no longer tell a tenant to leave for no valid reason.

For further info on this see the Scottish Government WEBSITE (tenant info)

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Landlord Register

All private sector landlords must be registered to rent properties in Scotland.

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Check the Scottish Government landlord register to see if your landlord is registered (post code lookup)

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Legionella risk asessment

This is  required , more info on the HSE (UK Government) site

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EPC - Energy Performance Certificate

There must be an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for your property and the landlord include the rating in any advertising.

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Inventory

An inventory helps all parties- if there is no inventory how can someone say a carpet is damaged or stained (for example). Photos can be altered whereas a signed inventory will be more valid (especially if it is supported by photos)

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