Category: Common Repairs

Plumbing and Heating Repairs in Rented Properties: Winter Advice

As a tenant in Scotland, it’s important to understand your responsibilities when it comes to the repairs and maintenance of your plumbing and heating systems. While landlords are responsible for ensuring that the property is in good repair, there are certain tasks that fall under the tenant’s responsibility. We will outline best practices for dealing …

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Be Prepared – Tips to Protect Your Rental Property During Winter

With the temperatures beginning to drop and cold months fast approaching, it’s now a good time for landlords to start thinking about protecting their property from the elements during winter. This is important not only to protect the value of your long-term investment and avoid the need for making an insurance claim, but essential for …

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Choosing the Right Contractors for Your Shared Repair Projects

Choosing the best contractor is a major decision when organising shared repair projects. The contractor you pick will have a big impact on the quality of the work, how smoothly the project runs, and how happy the other owners are. So, it’s important to be careful and well-informed when making this important choice. Here are …

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Methods and Considerations for Paint Removal from Stone

Removing paint from stonework requires careful consideration to avoid causing any damage to your building. Whether it’s graffiti that needs to be swiftly dealt with, or a decision to restore the stone’s original appearance, it’s important to take the right approach. Should we remove paint from stonework? Graffiti on your building should be addressed promptly …

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Legal Aspects of Shared Repairs

Shared repairs can be a complex and sometimes controversial issue for property owners. When multiple parties are involved in maintaining a tenement or common building, legal responsibilities and obligations come into play. It is crucial for property owners to understand the legal aspects of any common repair. In this article, we’ll delve into the legal …

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A Best Practice Guide to Organising a Common Repair

Common repairs in tenement buildings can be time consuming and stressful to deal with. Whether you own a tenement flat that is well-maintained and managed or you’re not sure where to start, the process for organising a common repair can be difficult to navigate. Following proper procedures is a critical element in the repairs process …

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