Get Housing Advice
At Shelter Scotland we don’t provide houses, but we do provide answers. From homelessness to home owner, we’ve housing advice for everyone.
Get Housing Advice
At Shelter Scotland we don’t provide houses, but we do provide answers. From homelessness to home owner, we’ve housing advice for everyone.
Get a quick overview
A Guide to Renting Privately
Access our one-stop resource for people renting from a private landlord or letting agent
A Guide to Homelessness
Read our guide on your rights and responsibilities and how you can find help.
A Guide to Social Housing
This guide explains how to go about getting housing from the council or a registered social landlord (a housing association or housing cooperative)
Browse advice by topic
Homeless, sofa surfing, or nowhere safe to stay
Find out what homelessness is and how it can be avoided, plus how you can get help from the council, what your housing rights are and where to get help if you're sleeping rough.
Finding a place to live
This section provides information about the different housing options available, from council housing, to renting to buying your own home.
Renting rights
If you rent your home rather than owning it, you will have a tenancy. A tenancy is a right to live in a property.
Paying for a home
This section contains information about paying your rent, deposits and information about rent arrears, mortgages, council tax and advice on what to do if you get into debt.
Are you homeless or at risk of becoming homeless? Find out how to apply to your nearest council for immediate help.
Eviction from your home
Facing eviction from your tenancy by your landlord? If you rent in Scotland from the council, private landlord or RSL find out your tenancy rights.
Repossession of your home and how to stop it
Repossession can often be stopped. Check the repossession procedures and what tenants and partners' rights are and find out about the actual eviction process.
Repairs and bad conditions
Find out how to get repairs carried out in rented and owner-occupied housing and how to improve your accommodation if it's unsuitable for your needs.
Domestic abuse and violence
This section looks at housing rights and where to get help if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Relationship ending and your home
Find out your rights to stay in your home if your relationship ends and where to go if a partner asks you to leave.
Families and households
This section looks at housing issues that can arise when you live with other people. It explains your rights if you share rented accommodation.
Court action
How the legal system in Scotland works and how they can help with housing problems. Advice on making a complaint plus information on discrimination and harassment.
Information for disabled people
This section looks at housing issues you may face as a disabled person and explains your rights.
Healthy homes
This section looks at how you can keep your home warm, the effects of fuel poverty, how to make your home more energy efficient and where you can get help with the cost heating your home.
Neighbourhood Problems
This section deals with antisocial behaviour, boundary disputes and has information on residents' associations and planning issues.
Information for landlords
This section contains essential information for landlords, to help you understand your rights and responsibilities and the rights and responsibilities of your tenants.