Awaab's Law: guidance for landlords in Scotland - Easy Read version
Easy Read version of guidance to help social and private landlords comply with their duties under the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026, which come into force on 6 October 2026.
Repair work
If substantial damp or mould is found, repairs should:
- get rid of damp and mould safely
- fix the cause
- help stop it coming back
Cleaning mould without fixing the cause is not enough.
Sometimes a landlord cannot get repairs done on time because of something they cannot help.
If this happens, they must tell the tenant and keep a record of the reason for delay.
Complaints
If a tenant thinks the landlord has not followed the rules, they should complain to the landlord.
In social housing if things are not done in time, tenants may be entitled to payments:
- £15 first payment
- Add £3 for every working day of delay
- Stops at £100 total
In private housing tenants can go to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber). A Tribunal is like a court. It can make decisions about a case.
The Tribunal can:
- order the landlord to make repairs
- stop or lower rent until repairs are done
- go to the council if the landlord does not make the repairs
The council can make the repairs and get the cost back from the landlord.
