Rent increases in assured and short assured tenancies
The advice on this page only applies if your tenancy started before 1 December 2017.
If your tenancy started after on or after this date, check our advice on rent increases in private residential tenancies.
Check your rent increase rights
Your rights depend on your contract. In some cases, your landlord must follow a legal process, and you can challenge an increase at a tribunal.
Use the 2-step tool to check the rent increase rules for your tenancy.
Contact a Shelter Scotland adviser for help working out your rights if:
you think you've been given the wrong tenancy type
you were never given a written contract
Last updated: 25 April 2024
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