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Renting in Glasgow — your rights as a tenant in 2026

Glasgow is Scotland's largest rental market. The city's iconic tenement flats can have maintenance challenges, particularly around common repairs and factoring companies. Scotland abolished no-fault evictions in 2017 under the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016.

£900
Average monthly rent
5
Common tenant issues
120,000 households
Private renter households

Common issues for Glasgow renters

Tenement maintenance and disrepair
Damp and mould
HMO overcrowding
Deposit disputes
Factoring charges

Renting law in Scotland

Important: Glasgow is in Scotland, which has different renting laws to England. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies to England only. Scotland abolished no-fault evictions in 2017 under the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016. Our decoder is designed for English tenancy agreements, but many of the principles apply across the UK.

Your local council

Glasgow City Council

Environmental Health / Private Renting Team: 0141 287 2000

If your landlord is not maintaining your property, your deposit is not protected, or you are being threatened with illegal eviction, contact your council's Environmental Health team. They have the power to inspect properties, issue improvement notices, and prosecute landlords who fail to comply.

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Useful guides

Renters' Rights Act 2025 — what changes from May 2026Deposit not protected? What to do and how to claimMy landlord won't do repairs — your optionsUnfair terms in tenancy agreements — what's enforceableSection 21 eviction notice — your rightsWhat to check in your agreement before signing

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