What is the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025?

The Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 is new legislation that reforms rent controls, tenant rights, eviction processes, and landlord obligations across Scotland.

When does the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 come into force?

The Act received Royal Assent on 6 November 2025 and is being implemented in stages throughout 2026 and beyond.

What are Rent Control Areas in Scotland?

Rent Control Areas allow local authorities to cap rent increases within designated areas to improve affordability and housing stability.

How does the Act affect rent increases for landlords?

In rent control areas, landlords may be restricted in how often and by how much rent can be increased, generally no more than once every 12 months.

Do tenants now have a right to keep pets?

Tenants can request permission to keep a pet, and landlords must respond in writing with reasonable grounds if they refuse.

What is Awaab’s Law and how does it apply in Scotland?

Awaab’s Law strengthens landlords’ duties to investigate and resolve damp and mould issues within prescribed timescales.

What penalties apply for unlawful eviction under the new Act?

Landlords may be liable for damages ranging from three to thirty-six times the relevant rent or a statutory minimum amount.

How does the Act change eviction proceedings in Scotland?

Tribunals must consider the circumstances of both landlords and tenants, including whether eviction dates should be delayed.

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