Housing associations, managing agents and inspection companies working in Glasgow run HHSRS programmes under Scotland's regulatory framework. Here's what applies, how often it's due, and how local providers manage it with Kaarr.
HHSRS is an England and Wales framework and does not apply in Scotland. The equivalent duties come from the Repairing Standard (private rented) and the Tolerable Standard, with the Scottish Housing Quality Standard for social homes. Kaarr runs the correct framework per nation, so cross-border portfolios stay consistent.
Glasgow City Council is the local housing and HMO licensing authority, and the Scottish Housing Regulator oversees social landlords. Tenants can take Repairing Standard cases to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Housing and Property Chamber.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue authority for the whole of Scotland.
Glasgow's sandstone tenements share closes, roofs and common repairs between owners and tenants, so damp, fire safety and statutory inspections often depend on agreement between several owners, with factoring arrangements in the mix. Social landlords work to the Scottish Housing Quality Standard and the EESSH energy standards.
Glasgow does not score hazards under the HHSRS. A private rented flat is tested against the Repairing Standard, and the council has a separate duty under section 85 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 to see that any house of any tenure below the Tolerable Standard is closed, demolished or brought up to it. Glasgow's March 2025 Statement of Assistance sets out the escalation: advice and voluntary works first, then a closing order under section 114, which takes effect no sooner than 28 days after it comes into operation. A demolition order is considered only for a stand-alone property, and would not be used for a flat in common ownership. Where the council is satisfied a landlord has not met the Repairing Standard it can refer the case to the First-tier Tribunal, and tenants are encouraged to apply directly. The council withholds repair grants from landlords whose property is under a Repairing Standard Enforcement Order.
The workflow, report template and scheduling for HHSRS are the same in every city. See how Kaarr runs HHSRS, then book a demo with your Glasgow stock in mind.
Glasgow is in Scotland, so the governing framework is: Not applicable in Scotland — Repairing & Tolerable Standards apply. HHSRS is an England and Wales framework and does not apply in Scotland. The equivalent duties come from the Repairing Standard (private rented) and the Tolerable Standard, with the Scottish Housing Quality Standard for social homes. Kaarr runs the correct framework per nation, so cross-border portfolios stay consistent.
Kaarr's recommended cadence: a full 29-hazard baseline assessment before onboarding any property, quarterly walkthrough checks, and a full annual reassessment. All other statutory reports are collected and verified before onboarding completes.
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