| Comment | > Anything we should be aware of when looking at renting that we might get screwed over on?
Renting in Scotland is very different to England, tenants have far more rights. e.g.: Pretty much all agency fees are illegal other than a holding deposit which must be offset against rent. There is also no longer any 'duration' of a lease, they are on a month-by-month basis. All deposits must be placed in a recognised deposit scheme.
Know your rights, because despite all of the above there are still plenty of shitty agencies who will try and pull a fast one, as well as private landlords who feign ignorance. Note that there are also plenty of scam listings on major websites.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/housing/renting-a-home-s/starting-a-tenancy/
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/guides/renting_privately
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/advice_topics/renting_rights/renting_from_a_private_landlord/the_private_residential_tenancy |
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