• In Scotland, most private tenants have a Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) — this has stronger rights than England/Wales.
• Your landlord cannot evict you without proper notice and a valid reason.
• Read the entire tenancy agreement before signing. Understand the notice period required from you.
• Your deposit must be held in a government-protected scheme (SafeDeposits Scotland). If it isn't, your landlord is breaking the law.
• Take time-stamped photos of every room before you move in. This protects you when you leave.