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Scottish private residential tenancy review — check your PRT, not an English AST template
Use this page for Scottish private residential tenancy agreements. Vordex checks PRT status, the Scottish model tenancy agreement, statutory terms, discretionary terms, rent increase wording, repairing standard clauses, deposit scheme wording, joint tenancy wording, ending the tenancy and no fixed term PRT issues.
Last reviewed 9 May 2026. Vordex gives contract analysis and general information, not legal advice.
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This page is for Scotland. Scottish private residential tenancy agreements should not be reviewed as England ASTs, Welsh occupation contracts or Northern Ireland private tenancies.
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What the Vordex tenancy review checks
The Scotland scan is designed around PRT documents and the Scottish model agreement, including mandatory statutory terms and editable discretionary clauses.
✓BLUE
PRT status and no fixed term issues
Checks whether the document is an open-ended Scottish PRT or whether it still contains short assured tenancy, fixed end date, AT5 or English AST wording.
- open-ended wording
- fixed term red flags
- old SAT/AT5 references
✓GREEN
Scottish model tenancy agreement structure
Reviews whether the agreement follows the Scottish model structure and whether mandatory, discretionary and added clauses are clearly separated.
- mandatory clauses
- discretionary clauses
- additional terms
✓YELLOW
Statutory terms and notes
Checks references to statutory terms, written terms, easy-read notes or statutory terms supporting notes that should accompany the agreement.
- nine statutory terms
- notes provided
- updated terms document
✓AMBER
Rent increase wording
Reviews whether rent can increase more than once in twelve months, whether at least three months’ notice is stated, and whether the rent-increase notice process is reflected.
- three months’ notice
- once in twelve months
- rent officer referral
✓GREEN
Repairing standard and access
Checks repairing standard wording, landlord duties, access mechanics and attempts to shift essential repair obligations onto the tenant.
- repairing standard
- access for repairs
- tenant damage wording
✓YELLOW
Deposit scheme clauses
Reviews deposit amount, two months’ rent limit, approved scheme wording, 30 working day lodging, deductions and dispute resolution language.
- two-month cap
- scheme lodging
- deductions and disputes
✓RED
Joint tenancy wording
Checks whether the agreement correctly handles joint tenants, tenant notice and liability, including the Scottish rule that one joint tenant cannot end the joint tenancy alone.
- joint notice
- group liability
- replacement tenant wording
✓RED
Ending the tenancy and Notice to Leave
Reviews tenant 28-day notice, landlord Notice to Leave grounds, 28/84-day landlord notice language and clauses that pressure the tenant to leave without due process.
- tenant notice
- eviction grounds
- wrongful termination risk
Red flag checklist
Issues to spot before you sign, pay or renew
These are the Scottish PRT issues Vordex flags before signing, renewing or challenging an old “zombie” template.
The agreement has a fixed end date for a PRT
Scottish PRTs are open-ended. A fixed term clause can be a sign that the wrong template has been used.
The document mentions Section 21, AST or AT5
English AST and old short assured tenancy language should not be treated as current PRT wording.
Rent increase notice is less than three months
Vordex flags clauses that try to increase rent on shorter notice or more than once in a twelve-month period.
No notes or statutory terms supporting information
The review checks whether the tenant was given the model notes or statutory terms supporting notes as part of the document pack.
Deposit is more than two months’ rent or includes a fee
The scan flags deposits above the Scottish cap and holding/admin fee language presented as part of the deposit.
One joint tenant can end the agreement for everyone
Scottish joint tenancy termination wording needs specific review because all joint tenants usually need to agree.
Repair clauses make the tenant responsible for structural defects
Vordex flags wording that conflicts with the repairing standard or essential landlord duties.
Notice to Leave grounds are vague or missing
Landlord termination should be linked to the specified grounds and correct notice period, not an informal request to leave.
Legal framework
The jurisdiction-specific framework Vordex checks against
Scotland is a separate spoke because the PRT system is open-ended and uses a Scottish model agreement with statutory and discretionary terms.
§BLUE
Open-ended PRTs
A landlord cannot end a Scottish PRT just because a fixed term has expired. Vordex treats fixed end dates as a template mismatch risk.
§GREEN
Mandatory and discretionary clauses
The Scottish model agreement separates core statutory terms from discretionary terms and landlord-added wording.
§YELLOW
Rent increases and deposits
The scan checks once-in-twelve-month rent increases, three months’ notice, deposit cap and approved scheme wording.
§AMBER
Ending the tenancy
Tenant 28-day notice, joint tenancy notice and landlord Notice to Leave grounds are reviewed using Scottish terminology.
Consolidation
What changed from the old Scottish page
The Scottish page now stays tightly focused on PRT analysis and no longer acts as a generic UK tenancy explainer.
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Zombie template detection
The scan flags short assured tenancy, AST, AT5, Section 21 and fixed-term wording that does not belong in a current PRT.
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Model agreement checks
Mandatory, discretionary and added clauses are reviewed alongside statutory terms notes.
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Rent and deposit mechanics
The page now gives rent increase, deposit cap and scheme wording their own clause-level checks.
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Joint tenancy and exit wording
Tenant notice and joint tenancy termination are reviewed using Scottish PRT rules rather than England periodic tenancy assumptions.
Competitor gap
Why this page is structured differently
Generic AI rental checkers often talk about “leases” or “tenancy agreements” without spotting Scottish PRT structure. This page uses Scottish terminology from the hero onwards and makes the no-fixed-term issue central.
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PRT-first positioning
The page targets Scottish PRT search intent directly.
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Model agreement detail
Statutory and discretionary terms are treated as scan categories.
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No English notice leakage
Section 21, AST and Form 4 wording are treated as wrong-jurisdiction signals.
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Clear pricing before upload
Detailed and Basic scan prices are visible before the user starts.
Pricing
Start with Detailed Analysis, or use Basic for quick triage
Detailed Analysis is recommended where the Scottish agreement has landlord-added clauses, joint tenants, deposit disputes or rent increase wording.
Detailed Analysis
£17.99
Primary option. Deeper clause-level analysis, jurisdiction routing, risk explanations and practical questions to raise before signing.
- Clause-level risk analysis
- Jurisdiction-specific flags
- Red flag checklist
- Upload tenancy, deposit or guarantor wording
Basic Tenancy Agreement Check
£7.99
Secondary option. A faster scan for straightforward agreements where you want quick issue spotting before deciding what to do next.
- Quick tenancy agreement check
- Highlights obvious problem clauses
- Good for simple pre-signing triage
- Upgrade if deeper review is needed
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common Scottish PRT questions before uploading the agreement.
Can a Scottish PRT have a fixed end date?
A Scottish private residential tenancy is open-ended. Vordex flags fixed-term wording because it can signal a wrong or outdated template.
Does Vordex check the Scottish model tenancy agreement?
Yes. The scan reviews model agreement structure, statutory terms, discretionary terms and landlord-added wording.
How often can rent increase in a Scottish PRT?
The review checks for once-in-twelve-month wording and at least three months’ notice before a rent increase takes effect.
Does the scan check deposit scheme wording?
Yes. It checks deposit amount, approved scheme wording, 30 working day lodging, deductions and dispute resolution references.
Can one joint tenant end a Scottish joint PRT for everyone?
Scottish joint tenancy wording should be reviewed carefully because one joint tenant cannot normally terminate the joint tenancy alone.
Is this legal advice?
No. Vordex gives contract analysis and general information only, not legal advice.
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Disclaimer: Vordex gives contract analysis and general information to help you understand wording, risks and questions to raise. It is not a solicitor, does not represent you and does not provide legal advice. For legal advice on your specific rights, remedies, enforcement or litigation, speak to a qualified adviser or solicitor.