RENTING
TYPES OF RENTING
SOCIAL AND COUNCIL HOUSING
Social housing in Scotland is housing owned and managed by local authorities (councils) and housing associations (registered social landlords). If you wish to rent a home you will be placed on a list until a suitable home becomes available. In Aberdeen you will find housing advice in the Housing Service.
PRIVATE RENTED ACCOMMODATION
If you rent from a private landlord, you
should ensure that the landlord is
registered with the local council.
Private landlords need to be registered
and their registration number must
appear in any written or online advert
along with the Energy Performance
(EPC) banding. You can check whether the landlord is registered by using the
registration number or the rental
property address on the Landlord Registration Scotland.
FOr further information about private renting you can consult Renting a property.
HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS
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LANDLORDS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
COMPLY WITH THEÂ
REQUIREMENTS OF THE TENANCY DEPOSITÂ
SCHEMES (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONSÂ
2011.
the landlord must lodge theÂ
deposit with one of the 3 governmentÂ
approved schemes. T
ENERGY PERFORMANCEÂ
CERTIFICATE (EPC)
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MINIMUM STANDARD OF REPAIR FORÂ
PRIVATE RENTED PROPERTIES
They must provide you with a valid Gas
Safety Certificate. They also have a duty to:
Provide fire detection devices such as smoke alarms and to maintain them
Maintain water and gas pipes and
electrical wiring.
They are responsible for repairs to common parts of the building such as stairways, hallways shared with
other tenants
TENANT’S RIGHTS
TO KNOW THE TERMS OF THE TENANCYÂ AND TO HAVE A WRITTEN TENANCYÂ AGREEMENT
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THE LANDLORD
If you rent from a private landlord, you
should ensure that the landlord is
registered with the local council.
Private landlords need to be registered
and their registration number must
appear in any written or online advert
along with the Energy Performance
(EPC) banding. You can check whether the landlord is registered by using the
registration number or the rental
property address on the Landlord Registration Scotland.
TO A DECENT STANDARD OF REPAIR
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TO PROPER NOTICE IF THE LANDLORDÂ
WANTS THE TENANT TO LEAVE
Top Seller
TO ‘QUIET ENJOYMENT’ WHILE STAYING ATÂ
THE PROPERTY
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MORE INFORMATION
ADVICE AND SUPPORT IN ABERDEEN
Get Involved!
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL HOUSING SERVICE
Information on how to complete an Aberdeen City Council housing application. You can also contact the relevant Housing Service. Demand for housing in most areas is very high and properties are let based upon people’s housing need.
ABERDEENSHIRE AND MORAY HOUSING SERVICES
https://apply4homes.org.uk/
SHELTER
providing practical support and advice to people experiencing bad housing or homelessness, by informing professionals, and by campaigning for legislative change.
For more information click here.
KEY ORGANISATIONS
An independent agency that regulates landlord and local authority housing services in Scotland.
CITIZENS ADVICEÂ
BUREAU
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SHELTER SCOTLAND
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HOUSING AND BUILDING STANDARDSÂ
TEAM
PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSING UNIT
Tel: 01224 522299Â
Email: landlordregistration@aberdeencity.Â
gov.uk
KEY WORDS
HOUSES OF MULTIPLE OCCUPATIONÂ
(HMOS)
Are properties which are occupied by 3 or more unrelated people. These properties are subject to a detailed inspection by the Council and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, to ensure they are safe and fit to live in.
HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS
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PRIVATE SECTOR LANDLORDS AND LETTING AGENTS
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COUNCIL HOUSING
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HOUSING SERVICE.
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ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL HOUSING APPLICATION
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HOUSING ADVICE
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DEMAND FOR HOUSING
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HOMELESS
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ENERGY PERFORMANCEÂ
(EPC) BANDING
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TENANCY DEPOSITÂ
SCHEMES (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS
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LODGE THEÂ DEPOSIT
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GASÂ SAFETY CERTIFICATE
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TENANT
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TENANCY AGREEMENT
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SCOTTISH LETTING AGENT REGISTER.
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