The Housing (Scotland) Bill, launched on 26 March 2024, is currently working its way through Parliament and is expected to reach stage two of the legislative process shortly. So, what does this mean for landlords? One of the most contentious changes is the proposal for rent controls. Under the Bill, local authorities will be required …
Read more >We have blogged on tenancy deposits before and, in particular, claims against landlords for failing to lodge deposits with an approved tenancy deposit scheme continue to form a significant proportion of the business of the First-tier Tribunal: Housing and Property Chamber. After eviction and civil cases, tenancy deposit claims are the third largest category of …
Read more >From 1st March 2024 it became a mandatory requirement of The Repairing Standard that landlords must ensure the water supply in their private rented properties is free of lead pipes, lead lined storage tanks and fittings from the boundary stopcock to the kitchen tap. All properties built before 1970 must be tested as the use …
Read more >There’s no doubt that our lives have been completely transformed by smart technology, from health-focused smart watches that keep us on top of our daily step count to home assistants that make ordering essentials and staying up to date with the news that much easier. With more people working from home, and renters becoming increasingly …
Read more >‘Retrofit’ refers to the improvement of existing buildings to meet modern energy-efficiency standards. It is a priority for many homeowners, as retrofit measures such as installing heat pumps or insulation can help to save money on energy bills and make their home feel warmer. However, in shared buildings such as tenements, retrofitting common areas of …
Read more >In Light of the Diligence Against Earnings (Variation) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 Rent arrears remain a common reason landlords seek to terminate Private Rented Sector tenancies. In such cases, when seeking an Eviction Order from the First-tier Tribunal, landlords will often also make an application for a Payment Order to recover the debt. What do you …
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