East Ayrshire Council is set to adopt powers that will allow it to regulate short-term lets and ensure landlords are ‘fit and proper’ following a boom in Airbnb properties.
Over the last few years, temporary stays have been criticised for denying people accommodation in their communities, particularly those areas which attract tourism.
The Scottish Government introduced legislation in January making licensing for short-term lets mandatory and giving councils more control over their operation. It will also see input from the police and fire services.
