Renting from a private landlord

There are more properties for rent with private landlords than there are with social landlords like Edinburgh Council, Housing Associations or Co-operatives. There are many thousands of properties of all shapes and sizes in all areas of the city available from private landlords.

Edinburgh Landlord Accreditation and City Lets are good places to start looking for a private lets from registered and reputable landlords.

Letwise is a service that can give you advice and information about renting privately including tenants' rights and how to prepare to move into a private let.

Edinburgh Housing Advice Partnership offers advice and assistance to people to find out if they qualify for financial assistance to help pay private rent and advice to find a privately rented property.

Let First is a service for people who are at risk of homelessness and can't afford a deposit for a private let.