Renting a Residential Property in Scotland
Renting a property in Scotland is quite cost-effective and tenancy laws are well established. The rental market is dominated by housing associations, estate agents and private landlords. Find top rated apartments to rent in Scotland with ratings from carefully verified residents. Get all the info you need to make an informed decision. Residential Tenancies In Scotland, tenancies are regulated by law to ensure security and stability for tenants. In particular, a landlord cannot ask for a holding deposit unless the tenancy starts as scheduled. The tenancy deposit must be protected through a Scottish Government approved scheme or else the landlord is legally required to return it at the end of the tenancy. Since December 2017, new tenancies in the private rented sector are a private residential tenancy (PRT). These replace the assured and short assured tenancies that were previously available in Scotland, and provide clarity, simplicity, ease of use and appropriate safeguards for landlor