The Council has a number of legal responsibilities towards residents in the private housing sector. If you are a homeowner, landlord or private sector tenant, we can provide you with a range of services.

• Private Rented Housing
  As more domestic properties are being offered for let due to issues within the property retail market, many property owners are falling into some unfamiliar territory during the transition of becoming a landlord. There are many legal issues relating to let property that they may need to consider.
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• Private Landlords
  As part of a National Registration Scheme, private landlords must first of all Register themselves and their properties with their local Council. This Register can be viewed on-line at Landlord Registration Scotland.
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• Houses in Multiple Occupation
  Houses in multiple occupation (the only or principal residence of three or more persons from three or more families) are required to be licensed by our Council
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• Accommodation Fit for Human Habitation
  The Private Sector Housing Team within Strategic Housing Services on receipt of a complaint or concern from a resident, may carry out an inspection to identify whether the property fails to meet the criteria known as "the tolerable standard".
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• Scheme of Assistance & BTS Grants
  The Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 was introduced to improve the standard and condition of private sector housing, and the way in which local authorities interact with homeowners in order to deliver and maintain high quality private sector housing.
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