Renting in Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Council · Scotland
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Aberdeen.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£900 - £1,300
Estimated 18,000 private rented properties in the Aberdeen area.
HMO Rules in Aberdeen
Aberdeen's rental market has been affected by oil and gas industry fluctuations. The council operates HMO licensing under Scottish legislation. Private Residential Tenancies give tenants open-ended security of tenure.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Aberdeen City Council HMO Register
What landlords must do:
- Obtain the correct licence for the property type
- Meet minimum room sizes (6.51m2 for one person, 10.22m2 for two)
- Provide adequate kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Install and maintain fire safety equipment
- Keep the property in good repair and free from hazards
Report a Housing Problem
If you are experiencing issues with your rented property in Aberdeen, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
03000 200 292
Contact via website
Council Website
www.aberdeencity.gov.ukTenant Advice in Aberdeen
Local Advice Line
Aberdeen CAB: 01224 569750
Free help is available from:
- Shelter (national housing charity, free advice line: 0808 800 4444)
- Citizens Advice (free, confidential advice on housing issues)
- Your local council's housing advice service
- Scottish Government Private Renting Guidance
Rental Market in Aberdeen
2-Bed Rent
£800
/month
Avg Yield
5.5%
Growth (YoY)
3.5%
Demand
Medium
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Aberdeenor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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