Glasgow landlords refused access to public register over safety concerns

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Councillors on the city's licensing committee decided to reject the applications after an official said safety documents hadn't been provided.

Two landlords have been refused access to the public register after failing to provide safety documents to the council.

Councillors heard how the applicants hadn’t produced required information despite repeated requests from council officials.All private landlords must register with their local council to ensure they are a "fit and proper person" to let property. It is an offence to let a house without being registered.

He reported the council had asked for information, including gas, electrical, fire and carbon monoxide safety documents, on six occasions, without receiving a response. Councillor Alex Wilson, SNP, who chairs the licensing committee, said: “There are some serious safety concerns here, especially with electrical safety, fire, carbon monoxide etc.”

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