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Check if your landlord's proposed rent increase is allowed under Scottish PRT rules and the Housing Act 2025 rent control framework.
By Gary · Updated April 2026
Housing (Scotland) Act 2025: Rent Control Areas can cap increases at CPI + 1% (max 6%). All Scottish tenancies are Private Residential Tenancies with no rent increase allowed in the first 12 months.
Enter your rent details to check whether your landlord's proposed increase is allowed.
All Scottish residential tenancies since December 2017 are Private Residential Tenancies (PRTs). Under a PRT, your landlord can only increase rent if:
1. At least 12 months have passed since the last increase (or tenancy start).
2. They give at least 3 months' written notice.
3.The increase doesn't exceed the cap if you're in a Rent Control Area.
The Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 introduces Rent Control Areas where increases are capped at CPI + 1% (maximum 6%). The framework commenced 1 April 2026, but actual RCAs won't be operational until at least summer 2027. Councils must apply to Scottish Ministers to designate an area.
Even outside an RCA, you can challenge any rent increase at the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland. The Tribunal will assess whether the proposed rent exceeds open market rent for similar properties in your area. There's no fee to apply.
| Area | Average monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh | £1,580 |
| Glasgow | £1,198 |
| Aberdeen | £850 |
| Dundee | £780 |
| Scotland average | £1,012 |
Check your increase. Enter your current rent and your landlord's proposal above to see if it's allowed.
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