<Your address>
<Postcode>

09 October 2020

<Landlord or letting agency name and address>

Dear <name of landlord or letting agency>,
Re: Return of pre-tenancy charges for <address of property>
I am writing to request the return of the £<amount paid> I was charged in relation to the leasing of the above property. Please find enclosed a receipt evidencing this. 
Under sections 82-90 Rent (Scotland) Act 1984 it's unlawful for landlords or letting agents to charge a 'premium' for the granting or renewal of an assured, short assured, or private residential tenancy. 'Premium' is defined as 'any fine, sum or consideration, other than the rent, and includes any service or administration fee or charge'.
As the fee charged does not amount to rent it is unlawful in terms of the 1984 Act. 
Please return this fee within seven days. 
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,

<Your name>