Who it's for
- Private landlords and letting agents in Scotland with a PRT
- Landlords who want evidence ready in case the tenant refers the increase to a rent officer
- Not for England (Form 4A) or Wales
What's included
- The rules at a glance — form, frequency, notice, cap, tenant challenge, rent officer, review and appeal
- Step-by-step — six steps from checking the 12-month rule to responding to a rent officer
- Start-date calculator with a worked example
- Comparable rents evidence schedule
- Covering letter to send with the notice
Please note: this is a guidance pack. The official Rent-Increase Notice is free from gov.scot and is not reproduced in this pack — the pack links to it and helps you complete it.
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See what's in the bundle →Key points covered
- No more than one increase in any 12-month period, with at least 3 months' notice
- No cap at present — rent control areas can be designated under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 but none exist yet
- The tenant can refer the increase to Rent Service Scotland within 21 days of receiving the notice
- For notices given on or after 1 April 2027, a rent officer cannot set the rent above your proposed figure
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Scottish PRT Pack 2026£19.99 · See what's included →Scottish Notice to Leave Pack£14.99 · See what's included →Scottish Landlord Bundle£34.99 · See what's included →
Questions
Does it include the Rent-Increase Notice?
No. The notice is a prescribed form, free from gov.scot. Any other method is invalid. The pack helps you complete it and work out the date.
How much notice do I give?
At least 3 months. Allow 2 extra days if you send it by post or email.
Is there a cap on increases?
Not at present. Rent control areas can be designated under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, but none had been designated at the time of review.
Can the tenant challenge the increase?
Yes, by referring it to Rent Service Scotland within 21 days of receiving the notice.
Scottish Rent Increase Pack
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