Housing
What is Private Residential Tenancy (PRT)?
The Private Residential Tenancy replaced all previous private tenancy types in Scotland from December 2017. PRTs are open-ended — there is no fixed term and no 'no-fault' eviction. Rent cannot be increased in the first 12 months, and increases require 3 months' notice. The Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 will introduce rent control areas capping increases at CPI + 1%.