Plans to crack down on nuisance caused by short-term rental flats in Glasgow have been revealed.

The council is planning to regulate short-term lets by bringing in a licensing scheme for owners of properties who let on a short-term basis.

It would place limits on the number of people staying in a property and for safety standards to be put in place.

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The proposal would also see a fit and proper person test applied to licence holders

The number of short-term lets has increased in cities, including Glasgow, and have had an impact on neighbours in some properties.

The council said it aims to balance the needs of the short-stay holiday market with those of permanent residents in nearby homes.

If approved the change in the legislation around the rentals would see it become an offence to operate a short-term let without a licence.

A complaints process for neighbours and tenants would be established and public liability insurance would also be required to be in place for the duration of any let.

Licence holders would also be expected to meet maintenance responsibilities for communal areas.

Key boxes would only be allowed with the written permission of other owners.

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Councillor Alex Wilson, chair of the Licensing and Regulatory Committee, said: “Online booking for short-term lets has transformed where people stay for their holidays and made it far easier for property holders to get involved in the rental market.

“But this explosion in short-term lets also directly impacts upon those living in neighbouring properties and can affect their quality of life if a let is poorly managed.

“This draft policy is an attempt to redress the balance and give other residents some comfort that the short-term let in their close or community will be operated safely and appropriately. 

"The policy sets basic standards that any reasonable host should be able to achieve and so provide reassurances to neighbouring residents, but also those who rent the property.”

Licensing authorities will be able to establish a regulatory scheme from October 1 this year with all short-term lets expected to be licensed by April 1, 2024.

Current planning policy in Glasgow indicates that flats used for short-stay accommodation must have planning permission and licensing applications must be accompanied by proof that planning consent is in place.

Planning permission is not required for home sharing, secondary letting for a house and home letting for a house.