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Renting in Scotland.
Made clearer.
From your first viewing to moving day, and the everyday in between. Find a home and the help you need, all in one place.
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Help with your home
Something needs fixing?
Use Repair Reporting for routine maintenance. For an urgent risk, follow the emergency guidance.
Your next stepThe right help.
The right help.
In the right place.
For a particular property, use “Enquire” on its live listing. For everything else, start here.
Come and take a look.
Ask a question about viewing a property. Our central viewing team will help with the next step.
Keep things moving.
Already applying for a home? Contact your local office for questions about your application.
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Open the student guide Your first shared home?
House shares, guarantors, bills and deposits. Start with a clear checklist.
From first search to keysA clearer path
A clearer path
to moving day.
Know what comes next, from finding the right home to settling in.
- 01
Find & view.
Search the listings, ask questions and book a viewing for a home that fits your needs.
- 02
Apply.
Share the information needed for referencing. We’ll keep you updated as things move forward.
- 03
Agree & prepare.
Review your Private Residential Tenancy, arrange your deposit and first rent, and get ready for move-in.
- 04
Make yourself at home.
Collect your keys, check your inventory and settle in with the right information from day one.
During your tenancyThe everyday.
The everyday.
A little easier.
A few practical habits help you look after your home and keep the important details together.
Report repairs promptly.
Use Repair Reporting as soon as something breaks. Include a clear description and photographs where available; use emergency guidance for an urgent risk.
Report a repair Urgent risk? Read the emergency guidanceKeep your records.
Keep your agreement, protected-deposit details, inventory and check-in photographs together. Report inventory differences rather than waiting until check-out.
Deposit guidanceLook after your home.
Keep the property clean and ventilated, replace everyday items such as light bulbs and alarm back-up batteries, and ask before decorating, changing locks or making alterations.
Speak to your local officeWhen it’s time to move onMoving out.
Moving out.
A clear checklist.
Give at least 28 days’ written notice and follow the checkout checklist.
Confirm arrangements with your officeYour checkout checklist.
- Leave the property clean.
- Remove your belongings and rubbish.
- Return every key.
- Report damage beyond fair wear and tear.
The checkout inspection is compared with your original inventory and photographs.
How your deposit is returnedGood to knowYour questions.
Your questions.
Clear answers.
Understand the main parts of your tenancy, with links to official guidance when you need more detail.
What is a Private Residential Tenancy?
Most new private lets in Scotland use a Private Residential Tenancy (PRT). It is open-ended rather than ending on a fixed date. Read the agreement and supporting notes carefully, and ask us if a term is unclear.
How is my deposit protected?
Your deposit should be lodged with an approved tenancy deposit scheme and you should receive the scheme information. Keep it with your inventory and tenancy agreement.
Who pays the bills?
Your agreement should explain which bills you are responsible for. Check this before moving in and arrange council tax, energy, broadband, and any other agreed services in good time.
How do I report a repair?
Use RentLocally’s Repair Reporting route and the instructions supplied for your property. If there is an urgent risk to people or the property, use the emergency guidance rather than the general enquiry form.
What happens when I move out?
Give at least 28 days’ written notice. Return the property clean, remove belongings and rubbish, return every key and report damage beyond fair wear and tear. The checkout inspection is compared with the original inventory and photographs.
View the checkout checklistHow is my deposit returned?
After checkout and agreement of any matters, the release process starts through the approved deposit scheme. If you disagree with proposed deductions, you can use the scheme’s dispute process.
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Local people.
Here to help.
Looking for a home or support in your area? Find the local team for application questions and help during your tenancy.
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Your home, your area
Local advice, wherever you are.
Here to helpThe right people.
The right people.
A clear next step.
Send viewing questions to our central viewing team. For applications, contact your local office. For maintenance, use Repair Reporting.