Accreditation demonstrates a landlord’s competence, reliability, and integrity, and shows tenants and potential tenants that the landlord is committed to meeting high standards.
It is not compulsory for landlords in Scotland to become accredited (although they must be registered).
To become an accredited landlord, you must first be registered with all relevant local authorities and must be managing your property yourself or have engaged the services of an accredited letting agent. You can find an application form on the Landlord Accreditation Scotland website.
If you become accredited, this may improve your credibility as a landlord and can make tenants more likely to want to rent your property instead of a property let by a non-accredited landlord.