Damage and missing items often lead to deposit deduction claims at the end of a tenancy. For tenancy deposit scheme SafeDeposits Scotland, damage is one of the main sources of claims. It’s important for both landlords and tenants to understand what qualifies as damage, and where fair wear and tear and betterment come into play. …
Read more >September is one of the busiest times of the year in the private rented sector (PRS), particularly for tenancy deposit schemes like SafeDeposits Scotland, who see a large number of deposits being registered for students moving into new homes as they prepare for the academic year ahead. Many students moving into new homes will be …
Read more >Introduction of the Housing (Scotland) Bill On 26th March this year, a new Housing (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament. Within the Bill are several proposed changes including new measures to prevent homelessness, protection of tenants’ rights, pets in properties, and ending of joint tenancies to name a few. Another proposal in the …
Read more >Getting your tenancy deposit back after moving out of a rented property in Scotland can be straightforward if you know what steps to follow. Whether you’re renting your first flat or moving on to somewhere new, ensuring that you get your deposit back is very important for your financial stability. Follow some practical advice to …
Read more >Personalising a property When the Scottish Government announced plans for ‘A New Deal for Tenants’ in late 2021, one of the proposals concerned giving tenants greater flexibility to personalise their homes and keep pets. In August 2022 the government published an analysis of responses to this Draft Rented Sector Strategy, which contained a variety of …
Read more >What is the scale of the issue? Rent arrears are far from a new phenomenon, however, the financial difficulties imposed on many tenants by recent factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis, have placed additional emphasis on this issue that can cause distress for tenants and landlords alike. A report …
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