Perth is a small city with a limited but stable rental market. The River Tay creates flood risk for some properties. Scottish tenancy law provides strong protections including the right to remain in your home without a fixed end date.
Important: Perth 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.
Perth & Kinross Council
Environmental Health / Private Renting Team: 01738 475000
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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