Scottish PRT Notice to Leave Checker & Up to 6x Monthly Rent Wrongful Termination Calculator
In Scotland, 'no-fault' evictions do not exist. A landlord can only end a Private Residential Tenancy using one of 18 strict statutory grounds—and if they mislead you into leaving (e.g. claiming they are selling and then re-letting), the Tribunal can award you up to 6 months' rent.
🧮 Scottish PRT Notice to Leave & Section 58/59 Penalty Calculator
⚖️ UK Statutory Position Across Jurisdictions
Time Limit: 28 days' notice (under 6 months tenancy) or 84 days' notice (over 6 months tenancy); up to 6x monthly rent penalty under ss.58–59 for wrongful termination
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Scottish Housing Law)
What happens if my Scottish landlord says they are selling the flat to get me out, then re-lets it?
Under Section 58 and Section 59 of the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016, if a tenant leaves after receiving a Notice to Leave (or Tribunal order) stating the landlord intended to sell or move in, and the landlord instead re-lets the property without good cause, the First-tier Tribunal can issue a Wrongful Termination Order awarding the former tenant up to six times their monthly rent.
Is a Scottish application to the First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) free?
Yes. Applications to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber) carry zero tribunal application fees for tenants.