Does your rental meet the Repairing Standard?
For Scottish landlords. Answer each question for one property and get a printable list of what needs fixing, including the damp and mould rules that started in October 2026.
The building
Water, gas, electricity and heating
Fire and carbon monoxide alarms
Inside the home
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Your result
Answer each question for one property. We’ll list anything that doesn’t meet the Repairing Standard, and what to do about it.
Panta keeps your gas safety, EICR and alarm records, reminds you before they lapse, and books a vetted local trade when something needs fixing. A self-check, not legal advice. Official guidance is on gov.scot.
Where these questions come from
Each question is a plain-English summary of section 13(1) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 as amended, and the safety checks in the Scottish Government's Repairing Standard statutory guidance, which the law says must be taken into account. We checked them on 9 November 2026. It's a self-check, not legal advice: if you're unsure about a question, read the guidance or ask a professional.
Keep on top of the dates with our compliance deadline checker, which can email you before your gas safety check and EICR are due.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Repairing Standard?
The legal minimum condition for privately rented homes in Scotland, set by section 13 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. Landlords must make sure the home meets it at the start of a tenancy and throughout it.
What changed in March 2024?
The standard was extended to require a fixed heating system, RCD protection, safe access to common parts, secure tenement common doors with emergency exit locks, and a safe kitchen space for storing and preparing food.
What are the new damp and mould rules?
From 6 October 2026 a rented home must be substantially free from damp and mould. Once you know about it, a competent person must investigate within 10 working days, you must give the tenant a written summary within 3 working days of that, and start any substantial repairs within 5 working days.
Do I need to inspect the property before a tenancy starts?
Yes. You must inspect it before the tenancy starts to identify any work needed to meet the standard, and tell the tenant about that work.
What can a tenant do if the home doesn’t meet the standard?
After telling you about the problem, they can apply free of charge to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber). The tribunal can issue a Repairing Standard Enforcement Order, and failing to comply with one is a criminal offence.
How often do I need an EICR and gas safety check in Scotland?
An EICR before the tenancy starts and at least every 5 years. A gas safety check every year by a Gas Safe engineer, with a copy to the tenant within 28 days. Our compliance deadline checker can remind you of both.