Changes to the Repairing Standard in Scotland took effect on 1 March 2024.  These changes were as follows:

• Safe kitchens – there is now a requirement to have safely accessible food storage and food preparation space
• Fixed heating system – there must now be a fixed heating system in place
• Safe access to common parts – tenants must be able to safely access and use any common parts, such as common closes
• Safe and secure common doors – common doors will have to be secure and fitted with locks which can be opened from the inside without a key
• Residual current devices (RCD) – all electricity supply installations must include a residual current device (which breaks the circuit when there is a fault)
• Lead pipes – properties should be free of lead pipes from the boundary stopcock to the kitchen tap, and if this cannot be confirmed, a water quality test must be carried out
• Other fuels – as well as installations for the supply of gas and electricity being in a reasonable state of repair and in proper working order, this is extended to any other type of fuel

The Scottish Government published guidance incorporating all of the changes and guidance can be found here