Private renting

Warning

The emergency measures currently in place through Part 1 of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act will no longer apply from 1 April 2024. You can find out more about the changes to rent and evictions.

Many people rent their homes from a private landlord. We are working to make sure that the sector is regulated, accommodation reaches an acceptable standard, tenancies are secure and the rights of landlords and tenants are understood.

Actions

To improve standards across the private rented sector we have:

Background

'A place to stay, a place to call home: a strategy for the private rented sector in Scotland' details our vision for the private rented sector, which is one that provides good-quality homes and high management standards, inspires consumer confidence and encourages growth through attracting increased investment.

The strategy aims to improve and grow the sector for both tenants and landlords by enabling a more effective regulatory system, introducing tougher enforcement action and attracting new investment.

More information on renting a property and on being a landlord is available on the mygov.scot site.

Contact

Email: ceu@gov.scot

Telephone: 0300 244 4000

Post:
Scottish Government
Housing and Social Justice Directorate
Victoria Quay
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ

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