Housing
What is Rent Control Area (Scotland)?
Rent Control Areas are designated zones in Scotland where private rent increases are capped at CPI + 1% (maximum 6%). Introduced by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, the framework commenced April 2026 but actual RCAs won't be operational until summer 2027 at earliest. Councils must apply to Scottish Ministers to designate an area. The cap applies between tenancies too.