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

Glasgow’s licensing committee turned down bids from Brookness Limited and Joseph Short to be added to the register of private landlords.

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.

Brookness Limited’s application related to a property in Church Street, Baillieston, which is currently occupied by tenants, a council official said.

He reported the council had asked for information, including gas, electrical, fire and carbon monoxide safety documents, on six occasions, without receiving a response.

The council official added a reply was received in August and some reports were provided, however others, including electrical safety and smoke detection, are “still outstanding”.

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.”

The committee heard how Mr Short’s application related to two properties and had been received in November 2020.

Asked what documentation was still needed, the council official said “everything.”

Councillor Wilson confirmed this included gas and electrical safety reports, as well as portable appliance testing and insurance details.

He added: “We are still waiting and this is now October 2023. We do not have any of the items we have asked for.”

Neither applicant was present at the licensing committee hearing.

Bailie Hanif Raja, Labour, said he was concerned about the amount of time the council spent chasing the applicants.

He believed they are “not serious” about owning their properties.