Private Sector Landlords

Related Sites

Better Renting ScotlandExternal link to go to the Better Renting Scotland websiteLandlord RegistrationExternal link to go to the Landlord Registration website

In this section

Access for RepairsInformation on access for repairs for private sector landlords in Orkney.Anti-Social TenantsInformation for private landlords on anti-social tenants in Orkney.EvictionsInformation for private landlords on evictions in housing in Orkney.Finding TenantsInformation for private sector landlords on finding tenants in Orkney.Housing BenefitInformation for private sector landlords on housing benefit in Orkney.Landlords ForumInformation and minutes on the landlords forum in Orkney.Lets Update - NewsletterInformation on the Lets Update newsletter for private sector landlords in Orkney.Property RepairsInformation for private sector landlords on property repairs in Orkney.Rent ArrearsInformation for private sector landlords on rent arrears in Orkney.Rent DepositsInformation for private sector landlords on rent deposits in Orkney.Sample Tenancy DocumentsSample Tenancy Documents for private sector landlords in Orkney.Tenancy AgreementInformation on tenancy agreements for private sector landlords in Orkney.Types of TenancyInformation about types of tenancy.Winter LetsInformation for private sector landlords on winter lets in Orkney.

Related Downloads

Good Landlord Guide (0.54 MB)

Private Sector Landlords

If you are considering becoming a Private sector landlord, and renting out your property to tenants you should consider the following before you make any decisions:

Is my property in a good state of repair?
Have you carried out a full inspection of the property and are satisfied that all necessary repairs have been carried out?
Has an electrical check been carried out, including any equipment that you are going to provide for the tenants such as cooker etc?
Are you aware of your legal responsibilities as a landlord? This includes being aware of the type of tenancy you can offer and the way to end this tenancy if required.
Do you have permission from your lender if the property is mortgaged and from your insurer?
Have you registered as a landlord with the Local Authority?

If the answer to any of these questions is 'No' then you should take steps to correct this before advertising the property for rent. More detailed information on safety aspects, such as the fire regulations, can be found in our Good Landlord Guide, available from Related Downloads on the left of this web page.

Advice and Information

You can also contact our Advice and Information Section on Telephone: 01856 873535 if you would like any advice or assistance with becoming a private landlord in Orkney.

Legislation and Registration

Further information on legislation and good practice is available from the Scottish Executive’s Better Renting Scotland website in the Related Sites section.

You can also register Online as a Private Landlord within the Related Sites section.