29th October 2025
First-ever conviction of a landlord for unlicensed short let property
The first conviction against the landlord of an unlicensed Airbnb-style short let has happened in Edinburgh. The convicted owner of an unlicensed short let has received a £600 fine and was ordered to pay £500 compensation to a neighbour who raised the case with the council. The neighbour reported the unlicensed property after...
