Renting a home
When you are renting a home it is important for you to know what you can afford and understand the kind of rental agreement you are entering into.
Find out about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant so that you can follow the rules. These pages can give you helpful information on problems you may have while renting. Find out what to do if you are facing eviction.
This content applies to Scotland
Renting from a public sector landlord
Information for public sector tenants on housing rights and on dealing with housing problems.
Renting from a private landlord
Information for tenants renting privately on their rights, rents and dealing with housing problems. Also covers HMOs.
Scottish Government guide to private landlord registration
Leaflet providing information on the requirements for private landlords to register with their local authority.
Common problems with renting
Advice on dealing with a range of common housing problems, from repairs to fuel bills and overcrowding.
Tenancy agreements
Information on tenancy agreements including the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords, and covering sham tenancies and unfair tenancy agreements.
Getting repairs done while renting
Rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants to get repairs done including how a tenant can take action if repairs are not done.