Private Residential Tenancy Agreement
The open-ended Private Residential Tenancy agreement for Scottish lets granted on or after 1 December 2017. Aligned with the Scottish Government Model PRT, with the nine statutory terms embedded and the tenancy-information pack prompts built in.
What's inside
- Editable DOCX + typeset PDF
- All nine statutory terms embedded
- Landlord-registration-number header block
- Deposit-scheme nomination clause (three approved Scottish schemes)
- Easy Read notes for each statutory term
- Rent-increase mechanism under s.22
- Joint-tenancy notice provisions
Scottish landlords granting a Private Residential Tenancy.
Short Assured Tenancies (pre-2017, legacy only) · Assured Tenancies (pre-2017, legacy only) · England / Wales / NI.
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.
Does this work from 1 May 2026?+
Yes. The Private Residential Tenancy Agreement is aligned with the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 and is designed to be lawfully granted on or after the Renters' Rights Act 2025 Phase 1 commencement.
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.