The Scottish Government recently announced its Programme for Government, which the housing sector felt did not go far enough and lacked detail on the housing measures that the First Minister announced. The Programme outlined several measures that the Scottish Government hopes will tackle housing supply and delivery, support the private rental sector, and reduce homelessness. …
Read more >What makes a home genuinely healthy, and what does Scotland’s housing sector need to do to ensure people have access to homes that are safe, secure and suitable for their needs? These are among the questions explored in episode 114 of Let’s Talk, where Daryl McIntosh, CEO of SHARE, joins the podcast to discuss some …
Read more >The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (the Regulations) introduce specific duties for private landlords in Scotland in relation to damp and mould which come into force on 6 October 2026. These duties build upon existing obligations for landlords under the Tolerable and Repairing Standards and require landlords to investigate reports of damp …
Read more >The compliance challenge facing UK landlords Running a rental in the UK now demands more than a set of keys and a tenancy agreement. Rules differ across England, Wales and Scotland, and local authorities expect evidence that landlords understand their obligations. From deposit protection and Right to Rent checks in England, to licensing for HMOs …
Read more >Tenants who believe they have been misled into ceasing to occupy a PRT can raise a claim of Wrongful Termination utilising the Private Housing (Tenancies) Scotland Act 2016. If successful, the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) may grant a Wrongful Termination Order (WTO). The current maximum a landlord can be ordered to pay a former tenant is …
Read more >During 2025, Scotland passed the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, introducing a range of reforms to the private rented sector. The legislation provides for a number of changes designed to strengthen tenants’ rights, including new rights to request permission to keep a pet or make certain changes to their home, as well as changes to the …
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