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1. • • The short-term lets licensing scheme is mandatory for all short-term let accommodation across Scotland, including holiday cottages, B&Bs, guest houses, rooms within a home and unconventional accommodation such as pods and yurts. A licence is required, regardless of how long you let the accommodation for. It could be one night or several months.
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   What is the legal definition of a STL licence?

   • The legal definition lies in whether the accommodation is the guest’s only or principal home. STL licences are split into “types”, including: home letting and home sharing (a mix of the previous two types). Any accommodation let on this basis and in accordance with the criteria above will require a new licence.

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   Do you need a STL licence for a short-term let?

   • ity, subject to appeal Same as 2025 All hosts must have a STL licence.Same as above*Originally, the short-term lets legislation stated that all ‘existing hosts’ (those that had received guests in their short-term let accommodation prior to 1 October 2022) mu

   LICENSING Short-Term Lets Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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   Do I need a new STL licence?

   • STL licences are split into “types”, including: home letting and home sharing (a mix of the previous two types). Any accommodation let on this basis and in accordance with the criteria above will require a new licence. There are two specific exemptions:

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   What are the circumstances relating to a renewal of a STL licence?

   • circumstances since the last determination of the licence. Such circumstances could include any changes to STL regulation or the Council’s STL licencing policy; enforcement action by the Council in respect of the existing licence; and any objections or representations received regarding the renewal application

   LICENSING Short-Term Lets Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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   What is the new licensing regime for short term lets (STLs)?

   • The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short Term Lets) Order 2022 came into force on 1 March 2022, underpinning a new and controversial licensing regime of STLs commencing on 1 October – a new regulatory framework bringing STLs into the scope of the 1982 Act.

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   Who can apply for an STL licence?

   • an applicant for a STL licence be an owner of the property. Therefore, with the written consent of the existing owner, a prospective purchaser may wish to consider lodging a temporary STL application along with a full STL licence applica

   LICENSING Short-Term Lets Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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   Mar 22, 2020 · Information about the regulation of short-term lets in Scotland. Licensing scheme. Enforcement. Background. Monitoring. The law around short-term lets changed on 1 October 2022. New hosts are required to obtain a short-term let licence before accepting bookings or receiving guests.

4. www.edinburgh.gov.uk › downloads › fileLICENSING Short-Term Lets Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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   al adviceQ1. What is the definition of a Short-term let? The definition of a short-term let is set out in the Civic Government (S. otland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2022. It...

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   Aug 30, 2024 · The law around short-term lets has changed. Find out if you need a short-term let licence and how to apply for one.

6. www.gov.scot › publications › short-term-lets4. Definition of a short-term let - Short-term lets ...

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   Sep 14, 2020 · For a short-term let to take place, a host offers short-term accommodation to one or more guests, i.e. it does not become the main residence of the guest (s). Most people have an intuitive sense of what constitutes a short-term let but we now need to define it precisely. The 2019 consultation paper. 4.2.

7. www.visitscotland.org › supporting-your-businessShort-term lets legislation changes in Scotland

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   Sep 12, 2024 · What is the short-term let legislation? The Scottish Government has introduced a licensing regime for short-term lets in Scotland. The scheme requires all local councils to establish a short-term let licensing scheme. Please note that this web page includes a summary of the law relating to short-term lets.

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8. www.lawscot.org.uk › members › journalShort term lets: a new dawn | Law Society of Scotland

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   The legal definition lies in whether the accommodation is the guest’s only or principal home. STL licences are split into “types”, including: secondary letting (accommodation which is not, nor part of the licence holder’s principal home – a second home);

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   1.30. From 1 October 2022, new hosts must obtain a licence before accepting bookings and receiving guests. All short-term lets in Scotland will therefore need to hold a valid licence from 1 January 2025 to operate a short-term let. On or after 1 January 2025 operating without a licence is unlawful in all cases