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Renting in Dundee — your rights as a tenant in 2026

Dundee has affordable rents and is undergoing significant waterfront regeneration. The university creates strong student demand. Scotland's Private Housing Tenancy provides strong security of tenure with no fixed terms.

£700
Average monthly rent
5
Common tenant issues
30,000 households
Private renter households

Common issues for Dundee renters

Student accommodation standards
Disrepair in older housing
Deposit disputes
Waterfront regeneration pressure
Energy efficiency

Renting law in Scotland

Important: Dundee is in Scotland, which has different renting laws to England. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies to England only. Scotland abolished no-fault evictions in 2017 under the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016. Our decoder is designed for English tenancy agreements, but many of the principles apply across the UK.

Your local council

Dundee City Council

Environmental Health / Private Renting Team: 01382 434000

If your landlord is not maintaining your property, your deposit is not protected, or you are being threatened with illegal eviction, contact your council's Environmental Health team. They have the power to inspect properties, issue improvement notices, and prosecute landlords who fail to comply.

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Useful guides

Renters' Rights Act 2025 — what changes from May 2026Deposit not protected? What to do and how to claimMy landlord won't do repairs — your optionsUnfair terms in tenancy agreements — what's enforceableSection 21 eviction notice — your rightsWhat to check in your agreement before signing

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