Guides
A collection of guides to give you quick advice on a range of popular topics.
A Guide to Renting Privately in Scotland
Find out all you need to know about renting a home in the private rented sector.
A Guide to Homelessness
You don't have to be living on the street to be homeless. You may be sleeping on a friend's sofa, staying in a hostel, or living in overcrowded or unsuitable accommodation. This guide explains what your rights are when you're homeless.
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)
A Guide to Housing for Students
If you’re a student you might be living away from home for the first time, in university owned accommodation or renting a property from a private landlord or letting agent. This guide explains your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, as well as those of your landlord.
Last updated: 5 October 2020
Housing laws differ between Scotland and England.
This content applies to Scotland only.