{"id":306,"date":"2026-09-09T15:16:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T15:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/?p=306"},"modified":"2026-09-24T12:29:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T12:29:55","slug":"tenancy-agreement-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/tenancy-agreement-scotland\/","title":{"rendered":"Tenancy Agreement Scotland \u2013 PRT Rules, Clauses and Deposits"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.wp-block-paragraph, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .h1, .h2, .h3, .h4, .h5, .h6, .wp-block-table, .wp-block-list{color:#000;}<br \/>\n<\/style>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-featured.webp\" alt=\"A landlord and tenant sitting together signing a Private Residential Tenancy agreement for a property in Scotland\" class=\"wp-image-310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-featured.webp 840w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-featured-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-featured-767x431.webp 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tenancy agreement in Scotland is a legally binding contract between a landlord or letting agent and a tenant for a private residential tenancy. Since 1 December 2017, most new private lets in Scotland are Private Residential Tenancies \u2013 not Assured Shorthold Tenancies \u2013 and they must follow Scottish legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article focuses on tenancy agreement Scotland issues: mandatory clauses, the model agreement, rent, deposits, eviction grounds, and the role of the housing tribunal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need an AST or a general UK tenancy agreement template for England and Wales, those are covered in separate guides on documentify.co.uk \u2013 this article deals only with Scots law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is written for both private landlords \u2013 including those using a letting agency \u2013 and tenants who want a compliant Scottish tenancy agreement that includes all the terms required by law.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\" style=\"padding-left:0;list-style:none;\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-a-tenancy-agreement-under-scots-law\">What is a tenancy agreement under Scots law?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#private-residential-tenancy-prt-the-standard-scottish-tenancy\">Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) \u2013 the standard Scottish tenancy<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#using-the-scottish-model-tenancy-agreement-and-mandatory-clauses\">Using the Scottish Model Tenancy Agreement and mandatory clauses<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#the-scottish-model-tenancy-agreement\">The Scottish Model Tenancy Agreement<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mandatory-clauses\">Mandatory clauses<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#discretionary-clauses-and-house-rules-you-can-add\">Discretionary clauses and house rules you can add<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#joint-tenancy-other-residents-and-who-is-responsible\">Joint tenancy, other residents and who is responsible<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#joint-tenancy-and-liability\">Joint tenancy and liability<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#other-residents-and-permitted-occupiers\">Other residents and permitted occupiers<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#deposits-rent-rent-increases-and-rent-pressure-zones\">Deposits, rent, rent increases and rent pressure zones<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#deposits\">Deposits<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rent\">Rent<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rent-increases\">Rent increases<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rent-pressure-zones\">Rent pressure zones<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#notice-eviction-grounds-and-the-housing-tribunal\">Notice, eviction grounds and the housing tribunal<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#ending-a-prt-and-notice-periods\">Ending a PRT and notice periods<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#the-18-statutory-eviction-grounds\">The 18 statutory eviction grounds<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#the-firsttier-tribunal-process\">The First-tier Tribunal process<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#written-tenancy-requirements-safety-documents-and-letting-agents\">Written tenancy requirements, safety documents and letting agents<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#written-tenancy-agreement-and-supporting-notes\">Written tenancy agreement and supporting notes<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#safety-documents\">Safety documents<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#letting-agents-and-registration\">Letting agents and registration<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#table-post2017-prts-vs-older-scottish-tenancies\">Table \u2013 post-2017 PRTs vs older Scottish tenancies<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#does-a-private-residential-tenancy-in-scotland-have-to-be-in-writing\">Does a private residential tenancy in Scotland have to be in writing?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#can-i-use-an-england-or-wales-ast-template-for-a-scottish-rental\">Can I use an England or Wales AST template for a Scottish rental?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-happens-if-my-landlord-does-not-protect-my-deposit-in-scotland\">What happens if my landlord does not protect my deposit in Scotland?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#can-my-scottish-landlord-ban-pets-or-smoking-in-the-tenancy-agreement\">Can my Scottish landlord ban pets or smoking in the tenancy agreement?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-much-notice-do-i-have-to-give-to-end-my-private-residential-tenancy\">How much notice do I have to give to end my private residential tenancy?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-tenancy-agreement-under-scots-law\">What is a tenancy agreement under Scots law?<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-tenant-reading-agreement.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of a tenancy agreement document being reviewed before renting a property in Scotland\" class=\"wp-image-312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-tenant-reading-agreement.webp 840w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-tenant-reading-agreement-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-tenant-reading-agreement-767x431.webp 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Scottish tenancy agreement is a legally binding contract that outlines the rights and responsibilities of both parties \u2013 the landlord and the tenant \u2013 in a private residential tenancy. It governs everything from how much rent is payable to how and when either side can end the tenancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tenancy can legally exist even without a written document \u2013 behaviour such as paying rent and occupying a property can create one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, for a private residential tenancy the landlord must provide a written tenancy agreement and supporting notes at the start. If a landlord fails to do so, the tenant has legal rights to seek an order through the First-tier Tribunal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tenancy type \u2013 PRT, common law tenancy, or lodger arrangement \u2013 depends on the facts, not on what the document is called. Who lives in the property, whether it is the tenant&#8217;s only or main home, and the duration of the let all determine which rules apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every Scottish tenancy agreement should contain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full names of the landlord and all tenants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property address, including any private garden, parking or shared areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The start date of the tenancy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rent amount, frequency and payment method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deposit amount and protection details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repairing standard obligations and safety compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement cannot remove or limit statutory rights. Unfair or illegal terms \u2013 for example, a clause purporting to deny access to the housing tribunal \u2013 are not enforceable under Scots law.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"private-residential-tenancy-prt-the-standard-scottish-tenancy\">Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) \u2013 the standard Scottish tenancy<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-open-ended-prt.webp\" alt=\"Flat minimalist illustration of an open-ended calendar with no end date next to a house icon, representing Scotland's open-ended Private Residential Tenancy\" class=\"wp-image-313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-open-ended-prt.webp 840w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-open-ended-prt-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-open-ended-prt-767x431.webp 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The private residential tenancy was introduced by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/policies\/private-renting\/private-tenancy-reform\/\">Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016<\/a> and became the default tenancy for most private lets starting on or after 1 December 2017. It replaced the older assured and short assured tenancy regimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PRT provides open-ended security for tenants in Scotland. Unlike an AST used in England and Wales, a PRT has no fixed length \u2013 the tenancy continues indefinitely until properly ended. There is no break clause or automatic expiry date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A landlord can only end a PRT by relying on one or more of the 18 statutory eviction grounds and following the correct legal process through the tribunal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PRT usually applies when the property is the tenant&#8217;s only or main home, the tenant rents from a private landlord or letting agent, and the tenant does not live with the landlord. If you do live with the landlord, you may be a lodger under a common law tenancy with different rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exceptions include social housing tenancies, purpose-built student accommodation, holiday lets under 30 days, and agricultural or crofting tenancies. If none of these apply and you rent privately in Scotland, your tenancy is almost certainly a PRT.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"using-the-scottish-model-tenancy-agreement-and-mandatory-clauses\">Using the Scottish Model Tenancy Agreement and mandatory clauses<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-model-agreement-review.webp\" alt=\"A landlord reviewing the Scottish Government's Model Tenancy Agreement template on a laptop\" class=\"wp-image-314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-model-agreement-review.webp 840w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-model-agreement-review-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-model-agreement-review-767x431.webp 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Scottish Government publishes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/binaries\/content\/documents\/govscot\/publications\/advice-and-guidance\/2024\/04\/private-residential-tenancy-model-agreement\/documents\/scottish-government-model-private-residential-tenancy-agreement-private-rented-sector\/scottish-government-model-private-residential-tenancy-agreement-private-rented-sector\/govscot%3Adocument\/scottish-government-model-private-residential-tenancy-agreement-private-rented-sector.pdf\">Model Private Residential Tenancy Agreement<\/a>, along with supporting notes that the landlord must give to the tenant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Landlords can use the model agreement as a word document template or create their own tenancy agreement, but any alternative must still include all mandatory clauses required by the 2016 Act.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-scottish-model-tenancy-agreement\">The Scottish Model Tenancy Agreement<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The model tenancy agreement uses bold text for mandatory parts \u2013 these cannot be deleted or altered if the model is used. Discretionary clauses appear in normal typeface and can be added or removed, provided they do not conflict with the mandatory terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The supporting notes must accompany the tenancy agreement so the tenant understands their legal rights. The landlord must provide these at or before the tenancy starts.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mandatory-clauses\">Mandatory clauses<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mandatory clauses cover the core framework of a Scottish PRT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identification of the landlord and all tenants, and the property address, including shared parts and any outbuildings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open-ended term \u2013 the tenancy agreement explains that there is no fixed end date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rent payable: amount, frequency, method, and what the rent covers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rent increase mechanism with correct notice requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deposit amount and the relevant tenancy deposit scheme details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repairing standard obligations and the landlord&#8217;s duty to keep the property safe and habitable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access for repairs and inspections, including notice requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reference to the 18 statutory eviction grounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Landlords who currently use a generic UK tenancy agreement or an English AST template should switch to a PRT-compliant Scottish document. Using the wrong template means mandatory terms will be missing and several clauses may be unenforceable.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"discretionary-clauses-and-house-rules-you-can-add\">Discretionary clauses and house rules you can add<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-discretionary-clauses.webp\" alt=\"A landlord and tenant discussing optional discretionary clauses to add to a Scottish tenancy agreement\" class=\"wp-image-315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-discretionary-clauses.webp 840w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-discretionary-clauses-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-discretionary-clauses-767x431.webp 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside mandatory clauses, landlords often add discretionary clauses to manage how the property is used \u2013 but only if they are fair, transparent, and consistent with the law. Tenants have the right to live peacefully in their accommodation, and no additional clause can undermine that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical discretionary clauses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rules on pets, smoking or vaping inside the property or in the private garden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limits on running a business from the property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prohibitions on antisocial behaviour affecting neighbours or other residents in the building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tenant agrees to take reasonable care of the property and its contents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rules about refuse, recycling and use of shared areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional clauses commonly cover landlord access for inspections and routine maintenance, stating that at least 48 hours&#8217; notice will usually be given, except in emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clauses on who pays council tax and utilities, permitted alterations and decoration, and any restrictions on subletting or taking in lodgers should be spelt out clearly, including any absolute bans or conditions for consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any discretionary clause that tries to override mandatory terms or remove statutory protections is void. Before signing, the current tenant should review every clause carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"joint-tenancy-other-residents-and-who-is-responsible\">Joint tenancy, other residents and who is responsible<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-joint-tenancy-flatmates.webp\" alt=\"Three flatmates sitting together reviewing a joint tenancy agreement for their shared flat in Scotland\" class=\"wp-image-316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-joint-tenancy-flatmates.webp 840w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-joint-tenancy-flatmates-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-joint-tenancy-flatmates-767x431.webp 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A joint tenancy in Scotland means several tenants sign one PRT agreement and share full responsibility for rent, damage and compliance. This is known as joint and several liability.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"joint-tenancy-and-liability\">Joint tenancy and liability<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tenancy agreement should list all the joint tenants by name and confirm that they are each liable for the full rent \u2013 not just a share. If one tenant does not pay rent, the landlord can seek the full amount from any of the other tenants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When one joint tenant wants to leave, the landlord must agree in writing. This usually means creating a new tenancy agreement or a written variation and handling any deposit return or transfer for the departing tenant and any new tenant joining.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-residents-and-permitted-occupiers\">Other residents and permitted occupiers<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other residents \u2013 such as family members or partners \u2013 who live in the property but are not named on the agreement are permitted occupiers with fewer rights than joint tenants. They are not liable under the tenancy agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement should include clauses on maximum occupants, any requirement to notify the landlord or letting agent when household members change, and rules about visitors or overnight stays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clear drafting here avoids disputes later about who is responsible and who has a right to remain if a named tenant chooses to leave.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deposits-rent-rent-increases-and-rent-pressure-zones\">Deposits, rent, rent increases and rent pressure zones<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-deposits-rent-increases.webp\" alt=\"Flat minimalist illustration of a piggy bank next to a rising bar chart and a calendar, representing deposits, rent and rent increases under a Scottish tenancy\" class=\"wp-image-317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-deposits-rent-increases.webp 840w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-deposits-rent-increases-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-deposits-rent-increases-767x431.webp 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scottish PRTs have specific statutory rules covering deposits, rent, rent increases and rent caps. Getting these wrong can lead to tribunal claims and financial penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deposits\">Deposits<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tenancy deposit can be up to two months&#8217; rent. Landlords and letting agents must protect it in one of three approved Scottish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygov.scot\/tenant-deposits\/protection\">tenancy deposit schemes<\/a> within 30 working days of the tenancy start date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The landlord must also give the tenant written information about the deposit amount, the scheme used, and when and how the deposit will be returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the landlord fails to protect the deposit or provide prescribed information, the tenant can apply to the housing tribunal. The tribunal can order the landlord to pay up to three times the deposit amount as a penalty \u2013 a significant financial risk for non-compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rent\">Rent<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rent amount, due date and payment method must all be stated in the written agreement. The tenancy agreement should also specify what the rent covers \u2013 for example, whether it includes utilities or council tax \u2013 so there is no ambiguity.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rent-increases\">Rent increases<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rent can only be increased once in any 12-month period. The landlord must serve a rent increase notice using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/private-residential-tenancy-prescribed-notices-forms\/\">correct prescribed form<\/a>, giving at least three months&#8217; written notice. Tenants can challenge excessive rent increases by referring the proposed increase to Rent Service Scotland for assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rent-pressure-zones\">Rent pressure zones<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scottish Ministers previously had the power to cap rent increases in designated rent pressure zones. As of now, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygov.scot\/rent-pressure-zone-checker\">no active rent pressure zones in Scotland<\/a>. Policy is shifting toward a future rent control area framework. Tenancy agreements should include a note that rent increases will always comply with any applicable statutory cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Landlords and tenants should monitor Scottish Government announcements, as new rent controls may be introduced under future legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"notice-eviction-grounds-and-the-housing-tribunal\">Notice, eviction grounds and the housing tribunal<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-tribunal-hearing.webp\" alt=\"A tenant and a housing tribunal representative discussing a case at the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland\" class=\"wp-image-318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-tribunal-hearing.webp 840w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-tribunal-hearing-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-tribunal-hearing-767x431.webp 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A private residential tenancy has no fixed end date \u2013 it only ends if the tenant gives written notice or if the landlord obtains an eviction order from the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber).<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ending-a-prt-and-notice-periods\">Ending a PRT and notice periods<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenants must give at least 28 days&#8217; written notice to end the tenancy. If notice is sent by post or email, an extra two days should be added for delivery. In a joint tenancy, all the joint tenants must sign or each send notice with the same end date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The notice period for landlords depends on the eviction ground used and how long the tenancy has lasted \u2013 either 28 days or 84 days.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-18-statutory-eviction-grounds\">The 18 statutory eviction grounds<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the PRT, landlords need a specific legal ground to evict a tenant. There are 18 statutory eviction grounds set out in Schedule 3 of the 2016 Act. These include the landlord intending to sell, the landlord or a family member moving in, significant rent arrears, breach of tenancy, criminal conviction and antisocial behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some grounds are mandatory \u2013 the tribunal must grant an eviction order if satisfied the ground applies. Others are discretionary \u2013 the tribunal also considers whether eviction is reasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tenancy agreement should incorporate or reference these grounds so tenants can see on what basis they might receive an eviction notice.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-firsttier-tribunal-process\">The First-tier Tribunal process<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a tenant does not leave after the notice period expires, the landlord must apply to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygov.scot\/tenant-eviction\/private-residential-tenancy\">First-tier Tribunal for Scotland<\/a> for an eviction order. The tribunal assesses whether the correct process was followed and, for discretionary grounds, whether eviction is reasonable in the circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The landlord cannot simply change the locks or force a tenant out \u2013 that would be unlawful. Tenants can challenge eviction attempts and present evidence at the tribunal hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tribunal process replaces sheriff court proceedings for PRT disputes, giving both sides a specialist forum for housing matters.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"written-tenancy-requirements-safety-documents-and-letting-agents\">Written tenancy requirements, safety documents and letting agents<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-safety-documents-check.webp\" alt=\"An engineer checking a smoke alarm as part of the safety documents required before a Scottish tenancy begins\" class=\"wp-image-319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-safety-documents-check.webp 840w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-safety-documents-check-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-safety-documents-check-767x431.webp 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the tenancy agreement itself, landlords must provide specific right documents and meet registration obligations to let property lawfully in Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"written-tenancy-agreement-and-supporting-notes\">Written tenancy agreement and supporting notes<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Landlords must provide a written private residential tenancy agreement and the Scottish Government&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/private-residential-tenancy-statutory-terms-supporting-notes-2\/pages\/5\/\">supporting notes<\/a> at or shortly after the start date. These notes help tenants understand their rights under Scots law. A landlord cannot charge for providing these tenancy documents.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"safety-documents\">Safety documents<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Landlords must provide a gas safety certificate before the tenancy starts (where gas appliances are present), an electrical safety report, and an energy performance certificate. Properties must also have interlinked smoke and heat alarms meeting current standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scottish landlords must keep properties safe and habitable, following the repairing standard \u2013 a legally required standard covering structure, weatherproofing, water, heating, sanitation and ventilation.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"letting-agents-and-registration\">Letting agents and registration<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A letting agent in Scotland must follow the letting agent code of practice and be registered. Tenancy agreements created by letting agents must still comply with PRT rules and all mandatory clauses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Landlords must register with the local council&#8217;s landlord register \u2013 failure to do so can itself be a ground for eviction. Including the landlord&#8217;s registration number and, where relevant, the letting agent&#8217;s details in the tenancy agreement helps tenants easily check compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenants who are not given the correct written terms, or whose landlord or letting agent fails to meet these legal standards, can complain to the local authority and ultimately ask the housing tribunal to intervene, including seeking compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"table-post2017-prts-vs-older-scottish-tenancies\">Table \u2013 post-2017 PRTs vs older Scottish tenancies<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-prt-vs-older-tenancy.webp\" alt=\"Flat minimalist illustration comparing two house icons side by side, one labelled with an open-ended calendar and the other with a fixed-term calendar, representing Private Residential Tenancies versus older Scottish tenancies\" class=\"wp-image-320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-prt-vs-older-tenancy.webp 840w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-prt-vs-older-tenancy-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tenancy-agreement-scotland-prt-vs-older-tenancy-767x431.webp 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many guides still refer to pre-2017 Scottish tenancy types. This table clarifies how a modern private residential tenancy agreement differs from the older regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Private Residential Tenancy (from 1 Dec 2017)<\/th><th>Assured \/ Short Assured Tenancy (pre-Dec 2017)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Term<\/td><td>Open-ended \u2013 no fixed length; tenancy continues until properly ended<\/td><td>Usually fixed term (6 or 12 months); periodic after expiry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eviction process<\/td><td>18 statutory grounds; Notice to Leave; First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber)<\/td><td>Grounds under Housing (Scotland) Acts; Notice to Quit; sheriff court<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tenant notice to end<\/td><td>28 days&#8217; written notice<\/td><td>Varied by tenancy terms; often linked to fixed-term expiry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deposit protection<\/td><td>Capped at 2 months&#8217; rent; must lodge in approved scheme within 30 working days<\/td><td>Deposit schemes applied from 2012; earlier rules differed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rent increase rules<\/td><td>Once per 12 months; 3 months&#8217; notice on prescribed form; tenant can challenge<\/td><td>Less formal statutory rules; different notice periods<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Written agreement<\/td><td>Legally required; must include mandatory terms and supporting notes<\/td><td>Recommended but not always mandatory in the same form<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any new tenancy in Scotland today should use a PRT-compliant agreement. Older tenancies may still follow their historic rules until terminated or replaced with a new tenancy agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Scotland you do not use an Assured Shorthold Tenancy \u2013 the standard is the private residential tenancy agreement under the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Scottish PRT must include specific mandatory clauses, and landlords must give written terms and supporting notes. Tenants can enforce this via the First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deposits must go into one of three Scottish tenancy deposit schemes within 30 working days, rent increases follow strict notice rules, and eviction grounds are fixed in law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Landlords should not repurpose England and Wales AST templates for Scottish properties \u2013 use a PRT-specific model agreement aligned with Scottish Government guidance instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tenants should read their tenancy agreement carefully, query any unfair or unclear terms, and keep copies of the agreement and deposit protection information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you manage properties in more than one jurisdiction, check separate landlord tenancy agreement guides on documentify.co.uk for England and Wales arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting a private residential tenancy right protects both sides from disputes down the line \u2013 mandatory clauses, proper notice and deposit protection aren&#8217;t optional extras; they&#8217;re what make the agreement enforceable under Scots law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re a first-time landlord or a tenant checking your rights, take the time to match your tenancy agreement to the rules that actually apply in Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a Scotland-specific tenancy agreement with Documentify&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/generate-tenancy-agreement\">tenancy agreement generator<\/a> in minutes \u2013 free to preview, with a small fee only when you download it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-a-private-residential-tenancy-in-scotland-have-to-be-in-writing\">Does a private residential tenancy in Scotland have to be in writing?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The landlord is legally required to provide written terms and prescribed supporting notes for a PRT, even though a tenancy can arise from conduct alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a landlord refuses, the tenant can write formally requesting the documents and then apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) for an order and possible compensation. Keep copies of all correspondence and seek help from Citizens Advice or a housing charity if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-use-an-england-or-wales-ast-template-for-a-scottish-rental\">Can I use an England or Wales AST template for a Scottish rental?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. An AST or generic UK tenancy template will not match the private residential tenancy regime. ASTs use fixed terms, Section 21 no-fault notices and different eviction rules \u2013 none of which exist in Scotland. Landlords should use a PRT-compliant tenancy agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are letting in England and Wales, the separate <a href=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/ast-agreement\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/documentify.co.uk\/blog\/ast-agreement\/\">AST agreement guide<\/a> on documentify.co.uk covers that jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-happens-if-my-landlord-does-not-protect-my-deposit-in-scotland\">What happens if my landlord does not protect my deposit in Scotland?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The landlord or letting agent must place the deposit in an approved Scottish tenancy deposit scheme within 30 working days of the tenancy starting. If they fail, the tenant can apply to the housing tribunal, which can order the landlord to pay up to three times the deposit amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before applying, confirm with all three schemes whether your deposit has been lodged, gather evidence such as receipts and correspondence, then submit an online form to the tribunal.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-my-scottish-landlord-ban-pets-or-smoking-in-the-tenancy-agreement\">Can my Scottish landlord ban pets or smoking in the tenancy agreement?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Landlords can include discretionary clauses restricting pets or smoking, provided they are fair and clearly expressed. Tenants should read these clauses before signing and negotiate specific permissions if needed, such as one pet with written consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any restrictions must comply with equality law, so a landlord cannot refuse an assistance dog as a reasonable adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-notice-do-i-have-to-give-to-end-my-private-residential-tenancy\">How much notice do I have to give to end my private residential tenancy?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenants must give at least 28 days&#8217; written notice, including the date the tenancy will end. The notice should be sent by letter or email in a way that proves delivery \u2013 if using post, consider recorded delivery and allow extra days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a joint tenancy, all the joint tenants must sign or each send notice with the same end date. 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