Landlord safety guides for Scotland
These guides explain the safety checks Scottish landlords need, what they cost and how to keep on top of them. Each one starts with the answer and lists its official sources at the bottom.
Guides
- New tenancy safety checklist: a printable list to tick off before a tenant moves in.
- EICR cost in Scotland: typical prices by property size, and what remedial work costs.
Every check explained
- Landlord certificates: every check in one table, with how often, who can do it and the source.
- EICR, PAT testing, gas safety certificates, legionella risk assessments, interlinked fire alarms and EPCs.
For tenants
- What your landlord must provide, how to ask for it, and where to go if they don't.
Common questions
Are these guides legal advice?
No. They summarise official guidance from gov.scot, mygov.scot and HSE, with links to each source. For a specific case, check the source or take advice.
How up to date are they?
Each guide shows the month it was last checked against its sources, at the bottom of the page.
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