Types of private tenancies

Your rights as a tenant depend on the type of tenancy you have. This page is a guide to the types of private tenancies in Scotland but you should get help to check exactly what type of tenancy you have. 

Immigration checks by landlords in England

Landlords, including householders, in England who let private rented accommodation must do 'right to rent' immigration checks. This means checking that adults over 18 have the right to live in the UK before allowing them to rent the property.

There is no requirement on landlords of private tenants in Scotland to make such checks.