Landlord licensing in West Dunbartonshire Council

Licensing at a glance

HMO licensing

HMO licensing applies where three or more unrelated people share a property and it is their only or main residence. All private landlords must also be entered on the Scottish Landlord Register to legally let a property.

Additional licensing

West Dunbartonshire Council does not operate an additional licensing scheme. The statutory HMO licensing and compulsory landlord registration regimes apply to private landlords in this area.

Selective licensing

West Dunbartonshire Council does not operate a selective licensing scheme. All private landlords in Scotland must register, regardless of property type or location. Separate regulations and potential control areas apply to short-term lets.

Towns covered

West Dunbartonshire

What this means for you

If you let a property in the West Dunbartonshire Council area, you must understand the specific licensing and registration requirements. All private landlords must register with the Scottish Landlord Register. Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) require a separate licence. While West Dunbartonshire Council does not operate additional or selective licensing schemes, Short-Term Let Control Areas may apply to holiday lets. Scottish lets use the Private Residential Tenancy, which is open-ended and subject to the Repairing Standard. Always check the council's website for current licensing details. Maintain a comprehensive evidence pack for every tenancy, including a valid EICR, gas safety record, EPC, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection, and prescribed information.

Official links

• Licensing pages
• Council website