Renting in Scotland: Your Rights Under a Private Residential Tenancy

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About Course

Most private tenants in Scotland who moved in on or after 1 December 2017 have a private residential tenancy (PRT). This course explains how PRTs work, how you or your landlord can end one, the rules on rent increases and deposits, the new rent control powers under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, and where to get help.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information based on published official guidance as at October 2026. It is not legal or financial advice. Rules can differ between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; for help with your own situation, contact Citizens Advice, Shelter or another advice service.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the open-ended private residential tenancy and your basic rights
  • Know the notice periods for tenants and the 28-day and 84-day notice to leave periods for landlords
  • Know how rent increases work and how to challenge one through Rent Service Scotland
  • Understand deposit protection in Scotland and the new rent control area powers

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • How a private residential tenancy works
  • When the landlord wants you to leave
  • Rent increases, deposits and rent controls

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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