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The Private Housing Rent Control (Exempt Property) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 - equality impact assessment

The equality impact assessment for The Private Housing Rent Control (Exempt Property) (Scotland) Regulations 2026.


Equality Impact Assessment: Regulations exempting MMR and BtR tenancies from rent controls

Title of policy:

The Private Housing Rent Control (Exempt Property) (Scotland) Regulations 2026

Summary of aims and desired outcomes of Policy:

To exempt build to rent (BtR) and mid-market rent (MMR) properties from rent control. This is intended to support continued investment in new private rented housing supply.

Directorate:

Directorate for Local Government and Housing

Division:

Better Homes

Team:

Rent Control Team

Contact

Email: rentcontrolconsultation@gov.scot

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