This order establishes the specific rateable value limits for protected tenancies and Part 7 contracts within the jurisdiction of Scotland. The document is issued by the government of Great Britain to clarify the financial thresholds that determine the legal status of residential tenancies under the Rent (Scotland) Act 1971. It serves as a regulatory instrument to ensure consistency in the application of housing protections based on property valuation data.

Legal professionals and housing researchers utilize this document as a primary source for historical property regulation in Scotland. It is recognized as a technical statutory instrument requiring precise interpretation within the context of the Rent (Scotland) Act 1971.