Documents and factsheets

Before you move a tenant into your property there are a number of things to consider to ensure you comply with legal requirements and the tenancy goes smoothly. This section includes resources covering:

Tenancy flowchart checklist
Landlord registration
Landlord data protection/GDPR resources
Application forms
Guarantors & tenant referencing
Inventories
Deposit protection
Utilities & council tax

Property condition and safety requirements

Properties in the private rented sector have to be maintained to a good standard of repair and adhere to a number of safety requirements to ensure the well-being of tenants. This section includes resources covering:

Property condition & repairs
Gas/electrical/legionnaires/fire/carbon monoxide safety requirements
EPCs & minimum energy efficiency standards
Local trades lists

Creating your tenancy

SAL has guidance and templates to enable members to set up a variety of different types of tenancy including:

Private residential tenancy agreement (PRT)
Company tenancy
Lodger agreement
Holiday let contract

Managing your tenancy

Once your tenants are in your property there are a number of things to consider to manage the tenancy effectively. This section includes resources covering:

Dealing with changes of tenant
Accessing the property
Property inspections
Increasing the rent
Managing arrears
Dealing with anti-social behaviour

Ending your tenancy

There are very strict processes to follow to ensure the tenancy is ended correctly. This section includes:

End of tenancy procedures
Termination notices
Guidance on tribunal applications
Abandonment

Letting agent resources

Letting agents in Scotland must be registered with the Scottish Government and adhere to the Letting Agent Code of Practice. This section has resources for letting agents including:

Guidance on letting agent registration
Templates and procedure documents to ensure compliance with the code of practice
Letting agent data protection/GDPR resources