#2026/173The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026
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These regulations, made under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 and 2006, modify the existing repairing standard and the tenant's right to repair in Scotland. They introduce new procedures for the investigation of housing defects and the formal commencement of repair works by landlords. The regulations come into force on 6 October 2026 and were approved by the Scottish Parliament through the affirmative procedure. They reflect amendments introduced by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 and the 2014 Act, giving Scottish Ministers powers to update how repairs are triggered and carried out in the social and private rented sectors.
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Key Changes
- Modifies the repairing standard under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006
- Updates the right to repair scheme for tenants
- Introduces formal investigation procedures for housing defects
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What this law requires
Regulations must come into force and be applied by all relevant parties on 6 October 2026
Landlords must follow modified procedures for investigation of housing defects as set out in the regulations
Landlords must follow modified procedures for formal commencement of repair works as defined in the regulations
The repairing standard as modified by these regulations must be applied and maintained by landlords
The tenant's right to repair as modified by these regulations must be recognized and facilitated by landlords