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 …
Read more >Harry Crombie returns to the Citylets Let’s Talk podcast for episode 112, following his appointment as Director at Stand Property. Having built a career that has included running his own agency, holding senior leadership positions and now taking on a new challenge, Harry reflects on the experiences that have shaped his approach to leadership and …
Read more >The main obligation of the Tenancy Deposit Schemes (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (2011 Regulations) is fairly simple; landlords must lodge any deposit received with an approved scheme within 30 working days. Yet despite the Regulations being in force for over 15 years, landlords continue to fall foul of the requirements, often leading to litigation in the First-tier (FTT) and Upper Tribunal. …
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