Private Rented Sector

• The private rented sector
• Private tenant and landlords rights and responsibilities
• Information for landlords
• Information for tenants

The private rented sector

The private rented sector makes up almost 14% of all Moray's total housing stock and has a vital role to play in providing good quality accommodation and meeting housing need.  We carried out research during the summer of 2005 to obtain more detailed information about the sector and how it could help the Council in meeting housing need.  Download a copy of the research  (6 pages, 29 KB).

We are in the process of developing a strategy for the private rented sector.  This is to ensure that landlords in Moray are aware of the responsibilities that they have (and will have in the future), and information and advice available to them to ensure that the accommodation on offer is of a high standard.

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Private landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities

Renting a house or a flat means that the tenant and the landlord both have rights and responsibilities.   

Information for private landlords

By law most private landlords must register with the council where their rental property is located.  You can find more information on your rights and responsibilities here.

Information for private tenants

There are websites that can help you find flat/room sharing opportunities or properties available to let in Moray (Flatmate Rooms , Spareroom , Gum Tree ).  However the websites listed are for information only - we have not assessed the services offered.

You can also find other rental opportunities in local newspapers, notice boards and estate agencies throughout Moray.

Our leaflet 'A Guide for Private Tenants' explains your rights and responsibilities or for more information visit the Citizens Advice Bureau or Shelter websites.

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