News from 9 June 2026
Find the Scottish landlord guidance.
Research commissioned by SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust found that landlords use a mixture of official websites, newsletters, forums and word of mouth to understand their responsibilities. The findings highlight how hard it can be to find a clear answer when guidance is scattered.
What the research highlights
The article says many landlords see themselves as responsible housing providers and want to meet expected standards, but can face barriers such as unclear guidance, complex rules, rising costs and difficulty finding tradespeople for required work.
It also reports a fall in confidence. The 2025 Voice of the Landlord Survey found that 41% of landlords felt able to keep up with changes affecting the sector, down from 51% in 2024.
Although the research is Scottish, the wider lesson will feel familiar across the UK private rented sector. Landlords have had to follow a steady stream of changes around tenancy paperwork, property standards, enforcement, tax administration and deposit protection. Here4Landlords has also covered the importance of keeping a practical compliance calendar as reforms take effect, including in our recent guide to the Renters’ Rights timetable.
