Does the Renters' Rights Act apply in Scotland or Wales?

No. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies to England only. Scotland and Wales have their own separate housing laws.

In Scotland, private tenants are covered by the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016. Scotland already abolished no-fault evictions in 2017 — ahead of England. Scottish tenants have a Private Residential Tenancy (PRT), which is already a rolling tenancy with no fixed end date. For Scottish housing advice, visit Shelter Scotland at scotland.shelter.org.uk.

In Wales, the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (which came into force in 2022) is the main law. It introduced occupation contracts instead of tenancies. Wales also has its own no-fault eviction rules with longer notice periods. For Welsh housing advice, visit Shelter Cymru at sheltercymru.org.uk.

In Northern Ireland, separate housing legislation applies. For Northern Ireland advice, visit Housing Rights at housingrights.org.uk.

If you're based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland and searching for tenant rights information, the rules may differ significantly from what's described on this site. Always check a resource specific to your nation.