Glasgow is Scotland's largest rental market. The city's iconic tenement flats can have maintenance challenges, particularly around common repairs and factoring companies. Scotland abolished no-fault evictions in 2017 under the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016.
Important: Glasgow is in Scotland, which has different renting laws to England. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies to England only. Scotland abolished no-fault evictions in 2017 under the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016. Our decoder is designed for English tenancy agreements, but many of the principles apply across the UK.
Glasgow City Council
Environmental Health / Private Renting Team: 0141 287 2000
If your landlord is not maintaining your property, your deposit is not protected, or you are being threatened with illegal eviction, contact your council's Environmental Health team. They have the power to inspect properties, issue improvement notices, and prosecute landlords who fail to comply.
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