Private Rented Housing – Information for Landlords and Tenants

In Highland, many more people are choosing to rent privately. There has also been an increase in the number of landlords. Advice on finding a privately rented home is available in our Housing Options Guide.

The private rented sector is regulated to protect the rights of tenants and landlords - and help them to remedy problems.

If you are thinking of becoming a landlord, it is important that you are aware of your legal rights and obligations. We want to help you provide good quality and well managed housing.

If you are a private renting tenant, you have a number of rights and responsibilities. Understanding these, and knowing where to get advice, can help to avoid problems.

This section provides guidance for private landlords and tenants. Information and advice is also available from Council Officers.

You can also download our Landlord News newsletters which aim to:

inform, advise and encourage good practice
provide updates on new services, legal changes and help for landlords

The information on these pages is not a substitute for legal advice. The law is complex. Landlords are encouraged to seek independent legal advice. Tenants are encouraged to get expert advice e.g. before signing legal documents such as tenancy agreements. The information on these pages is believed to be correct at the date of posting.

Tenants and landlords can get independent advice from: