Renting in Glasgow
Glasgow City Council · Scotland
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Glasgow.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£1,000 - £1,500
Estimated 55,000 private rented properties in the Glasgow area.
HMO Rules in Glasgow
Glasgow operates under Scottish tenancy law with Private Residential Tenancies. The council has an active HMO enforcement team and has introduced short-term let control areas in parts of the city centre.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Glasgow 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 Glasgow, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
0141 287 2000
Contact via website
Council Website
www.glasgow.gov.ukTenant Advice in Glasgow
Local Advice Line
Glasgow Housing Advice: 0808 800 4444
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 Glasgow
2-Bed Rent
£950
/month
Avg Yield
6.8%
Growth (YoY)
6.2%
Demand
High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Glasgowor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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