Recent research from the National Landlords Association (NLA) shows that a quarter of landlords have been letting properties for less than five years. With so many new landlords entering the market, the NLA is urging property owners to take proactive steps to understand and meet their legal responsibilities to tenants.
If you are a landlord in Scotland, now is the time to review your compliance and prevent costly disputes before they arise.
The Numbers You Need to Know From NLA Research into Landlords
27% of landlords have been letting for less than five years.
14% have been in the role for only two years.
21% have between six and ten years’ experience.
52% have been landlords for more than a decade.
These figures align with the NLA’s finding that 70% of landlords are now part-time or “amateur” landlords — the highest proportion ever recorded.
Why You Must Know Your Duties
The NLA stresses that landlord obligations go beyond simply collecting rent. You must:
Protect tenant deposits.
Maintain safety standards in your properties.
Provide all legally required documentation.
Respect tenants’ rights to quiet enjoyment of their home.
If you are unsure whether you meet these obligations, please reach out to our team of expert solicitors now to avoid legal and financial consequences later.
Expert Advice from the NLA
“Landlords should make sure they educate themselves as to what is expected of them, legally and professionally, especially if they plan to manage the properties themselves,” said Richard Lambert, CEO of the NLA.
“Not knowing your obligations could result in serious legal and financial consequences. Tenants should be safe and comfortable in their homes — ignorance is no excuse.”
Please don’t wait for a complaint or legal action. Get professional advice today to ensure you meet your responsibilities.
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If you are dealing with a tenancy dispute or want reassurance that you are fully compliant with landlord and tenant law, our experienced solicitors in Glasgow can help.
Call us on 0141 433 2626 or complete our online enquiry form to arrange a confidential consultation.
A quarter of landlords have been letting for less than five years, according to recent research by the National Landlords Association (NLA), which has prompted the finding to issue a reminder to landlords of the importance of understanding their obligations to tenants. These obligations include deposits, maintaining property safety standards, providing required documentation, and respecting tenants’ rights.
The NLA research found that 27% per cent of landlords have been letting for less than five years, with 14% letting for just two years. One in five (21%) landlords have been letting between six to ten years, and just over half (52%) have been letting for more than ten years.
The figures correlate with the NLA’s recent findings that the proportion of part-time or ‘amateur’ landlords is now at its highest ever level, comprising 70% of the sector.
With this in mind, the NLA is reminding all landlords of their obligations toward their tenants and the importance of ensuring good standards within the private rented sector are maintained.
“Landlords should make sure they educate themselves as to what is expected of them, legally and professionally, especially if they plan to manage the properties themselves,” explained Richard Lambert, Chief Executive Officer of the NLA. “Not knowing your obligations as a landlord could result in serious problems, financial as well as legal. A tenant should be safe and comfortable in their home, and ignorance is no excuse.”
“In order to ensure good standards in the sector, anyone who is thinking of becoming a landlord should do their research first and make sure they continually keep up-to-date with legislation and good standards of practice,” he added.
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