If you make a complaint that falls outside these categories, we'll direct you to the relevant procedure.
Our complaints handling process
We aim to resolve complaints quickly and simply.
Our complaints handling process provides two opportunities to resolve complaints internally:
Stage one: frontline resolution
We'll aim to respond to your complaint within five working days, or sooner if possible. We'll either resolve the matter or let you know we're investigating your complaint.
Stage two: investigation
If we investigate your complaint, we'll confirm this to you within three working days and tell you the name of the investigating officer. We'll give you a full response to your complaint as soon as possible.
We aim to provide our final response within 20 working days of receipt, but it's not always possible and we may need to extend our investigation. If this happens, we'll keep you updated and give you a resolution timescale.
Post registration enquiries will, on request, investigate the content of a title sheet if you consider it is incorrect.
If there is found to be an inaccuracy in a title sheet, the Land Registration etc (Scotland) Act 2012 provides the legal process under which rectification of that inaccuracy may be achieved. The act also provides a legal framework under which appeals may be made against any decision taken by the keeper in compiling a title sheet or rectifying an inaccuracy.
If you are dissatisfied with the delivery of service by the keeper, rather than a legal decision that has been made, then this will be considered as a complaint.
Independent external review
If you're still dissatisfied after using our complaints handling process, you can contact the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) at:
SPSO Bridgeside House 99 McDonald Road Edinburgh EH3 7NS
