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Publication - Advice and guidance

Private residential tenancy: model agreement

Last updated
6 October 2026 - see all updates
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing

A template tenancy for private sector landlords.

Supporting documents

Key

Bold Text: Mandatory clauses - core rights and obligations

Normal Text: Discretionary clauses - a landlord can choose to include these if they wish

Contact

Email: housing.legislation@gov.scot

First published
1 April 2024
Last updated
6 October 2026 - show all updates

  1. Revised to include Rent Control Areas and damp and mould law changes.

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