Legal Compliance Legal Compliance for Landlords in Scotland - Keeping you up to date!

Book a call Free online valuation

Being a landlord in Scotland comes with a wide range of legal responsibilities.

From energy efficiency certificates and electrical safety checks to smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms, compliance is not optional, it's the law.

Meeting these obligations is essential to protect tenants, maintain property standards, and avoid costly fines or legal action.

At Albany Lettings, we take the stress out of landlord compliance by managing all your obligations and ensuring your property is safe, legal, and tenant-ready.

Ready to find out how we can help you?

Book a call

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for Rental Properties in Scotland

Before advertising a rental property in Scotland, landlords must provide a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

  • EPCs rate your property's energy efficiency and are valid for 10 years.
  • Every rental property in Scotland legally requires an EPC.
  • EPCs must be displayed in adverts and shown to tenants.
  • An EPC may already be included if you purchased the property with a Home Report.

Albany Lettings can arrange an EPC quickly and efficiently, helping you stay compliant while showcasing your property's energy performance. Learn more about EPCs in Scotland

Book a call

Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) in Scotland

Since 1 December 2015, all private rented properties in Scotland must have a valid Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) carried out at least every five years.

  • Covers fixed wiring, sockets, and consumer units.
  • Includes a Portable Appliance Test (PAT) for landlord-supplied electrical items.
  • Must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Albany Lettings organises EICRs and PAT testing for Scottish landlords, ensuring your property remains legally compliant and electrically safe. Book your EICR with Albany Lettings.

Book a call

Smoke, Heat, and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements in Scotland

Since 1 February 2022, new rules mean all rented properties in Scotland must have:

  • A smoke alarm in the living room and circulation spaces (like hallways).
  • A heat alarm in the kitchen.
  • A carbon monoxide alarm in every room with a fuel-burning appliance or flue.
  • All alarms must be interlinked (when one sounds, they all sound).

As the landlord, you are legally responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining these alarms.

Albany Lettings can install and maintain your alarms, giving you peace of mind that your tenants are safe and your property is 100% compliant.

Find out more about smoke & CO2 alarm regulations

Find out More

Gas Safety Certificates (CP12) in Scotland

If your rental property has gas appliances, you must arrange an annual Gas Safety Check carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Landlords are required to provide tenants with a valid Gas Safety Certificate (CP12):

  • Before a tenancy begins.
  • Within 28 days of the annual inspection.
  • Albany Lettings arranges gas safety inspections and issues certificates, so your property always meets legal safety standards.
Arrange your Gas Safety Certificate

Legionella Risk Assessments for Scottish Landlords

Under Health and Safety regulations, landlords in Scotland have a legal duty to assess and control the risk of Legionella bacteria in rental properties. Legionella can cause Legionnaires' disease, a potentially serious lung infection.

  • A Legionella Risk Assessment must be carried out before a tenancy begins and reviewed regularly.
  • Landlords must ensure water systems (tanks, pipes, showers, taps, etc.) are safe and maintained.
  • Records should be kept to demonstrate compliance with HSE guidance.

Albany Lettings provides professional Legionella testing and risk assessments, helping landlords meet their water safety obligations and protect tenants' health.

Book your Legionella Risk Assessment

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) in Scotland

Although not legally required for every domestic rental, landlords must ensure any electrical appliances supplied in the tenancy are safe to use.

  • PAT testing is strongly recommended for kettles, toasters, TVs, lamps, etc.
  • Demonstrates compliance with the Repairing Standard and duty of care.
  • Helps protect against liability in case of accidents.

Albany Lettings coordinates regular PAT testing, ensuring your appliances remain safe and compliant.

Albany Lettings Scotland: Your Compliance Partner

Navigating landlord legal compliance in Scotland can be complex - but Albany Lettings makes it easy.

We handle all aspects of compliance, including:

  • EPCs
  • EICRs & PAT testing
  • Smoke, heat & CO alarms
  • Gas safety certificates
  • Legionella risk assessments

With Albany Lettings, your rental property will always:

  • Meet all Scottish landlord regulations
  • Keep tenants safe and secure
  • Avoid fines, disputes, and legal issues

Book a Call with Albany Lettings Scotland and make landlord compliance stress-free.

Book a call

Get in touch

Please check you have entered all details correctly: