Short term let licence Scotland.
Do you own a short term let business?
You now require a licence for you business in Scotland. This is a new legal requirement for hosts who let out accommodation to guests who stay on a temporary basis.
From 1 October 2022, all short-term let accommodations need a licence, unless specifically excluded. This will ensure there is a mandatory set of standards that apply to all short-term lets across Scotland. You need to have in place your Fire Risk Assessments when applying for your licence.
If you were an existing host before October 2022 and do not apply for a licence before 1 October 2023, but continue to operate, you could get a fine of up to £2,500 and be banned from applying for a licence for a year. You would not be able to offer lets during this time.
If not contact our team at Fire and Safety Scotland to book your Fire Risk Assessments on info@fireandsafetyscotland.co.uk
You can find out more details on the Goverment website here.