The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (Commencement) (Scotland) Regulations 2026

These Regulations commence sections 50 to 55 (Chapter 5 of Part 1) of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (“the Act”), which make provision in relation to discrimination and discriminatory terms in the rental market in Scotland. The Act received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 and the enabling powers for these Regulations (sections 140(1) and 145(4)) came into force on the day on which the Act was passed.