Scotland Landlord Law: Private Residential Tenancy, Rent and Registration Rules
Based on current UK legislation and official guidance.
How Scotland Landlord Law Works.
Scotland has run its own landlord law since 2017, when the Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) replaced the old tenancy system. Every private let in Scotland is a PRT: there’s no fixed term to let lapse, and it can only be ended using one of 18 specific grounds, served through a Notice to Leave. Unlike England’s Section 21, every PRT ground requires a stated reason. Disputes go to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland, not a court.
This hub brings together everything Scotland landlords need: how the PRT works, how to end a tenancy correctly, how much notice to give, what registration and deposit protection require, and what happens if a tenant doesn’t leave. Start with the complete PRT guide below, then come back here as we add tax and Making Tax Digital guides specific to Scotland.
All Scotland guidance
Browse the full Scotland landlord library. These guides explain the key legal changes, landlord obligations and practical next steps in plain English.
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All guidance is based on current UK legislation and official government sources, translated into plain English for landlords.