Renting by cityInverness

Renting in Inverness — your rights as a tenant in 2026

Inverness is the capital of the Highlands with a tight rental market. Supply is extremely limited relative to demand from NHS Highland, university, and tourism workers. Scottish tenancy protections apply.

£750
Average monthly rent
5
Common tenant issues
10,000 households
Private renter households

Common issues for Inverness renters

Limited supply
High rents for Highland area
Energy efficiency
Rural access issues
Deposit disputes

Renting law in Scotland

Important: Inverness 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

Highland Council

Environmental Health / Private Renting Team: 01349 886606

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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