Pre-Action Rent Arrears Pack (Scotland)
The First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) expects Scottish landlords to demonstrate genuine engagement with a tenant in arrears before seeking an eviction order on Ground 12. This pack runs that engagement for you: a three-letter escalation sequence, an affordability questionnaire, a Universal Credit housing-cost referral, and a contemporaneous log the Tribunal will accept as evidence. Used correctly it both discharges the pre-action expectations and materially improves the odds of recovering the arrears without eviction.
What's inside
- Letter 1 — polite arrears notice (14 days)
- Letter 2 — formal arrears letter with Ground 12 warning (28 days)
- Letter 3 — final demand with Tribunal-application warning
- Tenant affordability questionnaire (DWP-aligned)
- Universal Credit Managed Payment (APA) referral letter
- Repayment-plan template with break-clause safeguards
- Contemporaneous arrears log for Tribunal evidence bundle
Scottish landlords whose PRT tenant is in rent arrears. Use before serving a Notice to Leave on Ground 12 to satisfy the Tribunal's pre-action expectations.
Tenancies other than PRTs · commercial leases · situations where the tenant has already vacated.
Questions about this template
Is this template legally binding?+
The template produces a document that, once completed and signed by the parties, has the same legal effect as any written agreement. LetSafe UK provides self-help templates, not legal advice — for advice on your specific circumstances, consult a regulated solicitor.
Who can I serve this notice on?+
This Pre-Action Rent Arrears Pack (Scotland) is designed for service by a private landlord in scotland. Serve personally, by first-class post, or by the method permitted in the tenancy agreement. Keep a dated copy and proof of service.
What format is the download?+
You receive an editable Microsoft Word (DOCX) file and a typeset PDF immediately after payment. You can fill the DOCX in Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice.
Can I use this template again for another property?+
Yes — the template is licensed for unlimited use by a single private landlord across your own portfolio. It is not licensed for resale or for use by letting agents acting for third parties.
What if the regulation changes?+
Free updates are included for 12 months from purchase. We maintain a regulation-currency register and re-issue the template when the underlying law moves.
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