A recent Upper Tribunal decision has given Scottish landlords and letting agents an important reminder: a technical defect in a Notice to Leave may not be enough to protect a landlord from a claim of Wrongful Termination. The case arose because a landlord under a private residential tenancy (PRT) sent a Notice to Leave by …
Read more >Scottish summers don’t often hit scorching temperatures, but when they do, as recent heatwaves have reached further northwards, traditional rental properties can feel stifling. When tenants raise the possibility of air conditioning (AC), landlords may understandably need to consider factors such as installation costs, potential disruption, impact on the property and ongoing maintenance requirements. Understanding …
Read more >Landlords in Scotland with a qualifying income of more than £50,000 are now required to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. Although Scotland has devolved income tax rates and bands, the MTD rules apply across the whole of the UK. Scottish landlords who receive any income from property must keep digital records …
Read more >When you discover that a common area of your tenement building, such as the roof or external wall, needs to be repaired or improved, the first step is typically to contact all the other owners in the building. This is because, depending on what your titles say, all or some of the owners share responsibility …
Read more >Whether you are a landlord, letting agent or tenant, there are several important timeframes to be aware of when it comes to tenancy deposits in Scotland. Some are set out in legislation, while others relate to the way deposits are repaid or disputes are handled at the end of a tenancy. Protecting the deposit on …
Read more >If you want to retrofit your tenement building, meaning to upgrade it to improve its energy efficiency, you may find it a worthwhile but expensive project. Whether you are considering swapping out your traditional boiler for a new, low-carbon heating system, upgrading your windows and insulation, or even generating your own renewable energy, the costs …
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