Scotland brought in a wave of new rental rules from 6 October 2026, with two changes standing out for landlords: tougher duties on damp and mould under Awaab’s Law and higher penalties for wrongful termination. For landlords elsewhere in the UK, the detail may differ, but the direction of travel is clear. Governments expect faster repairs and better treatment of tenants from landlords and letting agents. Why Scotland is implementing new rental rules Awaab’s Law is named after