[F1 Part 4A S Rent: properties in a rent control area (other than exempt properties)

Textual Amendments

F1 Pt. 4A inserted (1.4.2026) by Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 13), ss. 23(4), 86(2); S.S.I. 2026/115, reg. 2(1)(5), sch. Pt. 1

Chapter 1 S Initial provisions and restrictions in relation to rent etc.

Restriction on setting of initial rent by landlord S

43G Restriction on setting of initial rent by landlord S

(1) This section applies if the property let (or to be let) under a current tenancy was previously let.

(2) If there was a relevant rent increase during the period of 12 months before the start of the current tenancy, the initial rent under the current tenancy may not be more than the final rent under the immediately preceding tenancy.

(3) If there was not a relevant rent increase during the period of 12 months before the start of the current tenancy, the initial rent under the current tenancy may not be more than the final rent under the immediately preceding tenancy as increased by the permitted rate.]