> holding fees are illegal in Scotland?
Kinda. If you pay a holding fee then it has to be returned in full at the start of the tenancy or if you decide not to go ahead. But instead of refunding it they can use it as part of a deposit or first months rent whatever if you’re happy with it.
I hoovered up all this knowledge and claimed it as my own from [here](https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/housing/renting-a-home-s/starting-a-tenancy/problems-with-fees-and-deposits/). |