The SAL National Landlord Day is fast approaching!

On 8 November, we’re sponsoring the Scottish Association of Landlords’ (SAL) annual National Landlord Day at Edinburgh's Dynamic Earth. It’s always great to get out and meet landlords, and we really enjoy catching up with those of you who use our service and finding out how things are going for you.

We really value the feedback we get at this event and can’t wait to see you all again. Daren, our Head of Tenancy Deposit Protection, and David, our Senior Account Manager, will be there. So if you’re going, do come along and say hi to them. Book your place here.

Want more info? Take a look at the highlights video from last year's event.

Failing to protect your deposits? You could receive a hefty fine

In what has been described as a 'landmark ruling,' North Ayrshire council has prosecuted a letting agent for breaching tenancy deposit protection laws - the first such ruling of its kind.

The company was given a fine of £750 which was reduced to £500 for an early plea. Opinion is that many more of these rulings will start to happen across Scotland, reinforcing the need to protect your deposits in a scheme such as ours within the legal timeframe. Find out more about the legislation here.

New electrical safety regulations – the 'transitional year' is ending

Did you know the landlords' 'transitional rule' for electrical safety in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) ends on 1 December?

In our latest blog post, Phil Buckle, Director General of the charity Electrical Safety First, explains what this means for both landlords and tenants – and how it is beneficial to both.

We didn't start the fire

In this month’s Be the Adjudicator, sparks fly as we look at a dispute in which the tenant was arrested for arson.

Consider the evidence carefully and take the Adjudicator’s seat now.

We're helping good causes!

Every three months, along with our sister company The DPS, we award £20,000 to charities operating in the PRS. Recently, we were delighted to award £8,000 to Shelter Scotland, and £9,600 to Rock Trust. Keep an eye on our blog and our twitter for updates from both these amazing charities.

If you know a charity who may benefit from an award from our Charity Donations Fund, why not encourage them to apply? They can find out if they may be eligible and download an application form on our website.