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Rent arrears in Scotland: different rules apply
Our detailed guide covers England. Here's the key difference for Scotland, and you can get help from a professional or talk it through with Wala.
Where: Scotland
How it works in Scotland
Most Scottish lets are Private Residential Tenancies. There's no no-fault eviction: you serve a Notice to Leave citing an eviction ground, and possession cases go to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber), not the county court.
Check mygov.scot for the current notice periods and rules.
Sources: GOV.UK: repossessing your property after 1 May 2026 · NRLA: Section 8 notices. Checked 31 Oct 2026. General information, not legal advice.