If your private landlord does not do repairs

If you’ve reported repairs to your landlord, and they have not done the repair work, you can take them to a tribunal.  

The tribunal is called the First-Tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber).

What the tribunal can do

The tribunal can:

• hold a hearing
• inspect the property
• decide if the property meets the required standard of repair

The tribunal can give your landlord a Repairing Standard Enforcement Order. This tells them what repair work to do, and when they must do it by.

It’s a criminal offence for your landlord to ignore this order.

How to apply to the tribunal

Use application form A (Repairs Application) to apply. Get form A and notes on completing it on the tribunal website.

You’ll need to provide copies of:

• your tenancy agreement
• copies of letters or emails you sent your landlord to report the repairs
• any evidence you have, such as photos

There’s no cost to apply to the tribunal.