As explained in previous blogs, the temporary changes introduced by the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 on 31 October 2022 ended on 31 March 2024. So, whilst new rules come into play for adjudicating rent disputes, the end of the 2022 Act also means the expiry of the provisions that relate to …
Read more >The Scottish Government must bring the country’s housing emergency to an end, Propertymark argues. Despite pledges from Holyrood to invest £400,000 to ensure that many of Scotland’s empty homes come back into use, Scottish Labour MSP Mark Griffin urged the nation’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf, to produce a statement on Scotland’s housing emergency by the …
Read more >The Repairing Standard is in place to ensure that the property or properties of private landlords meet the minimum physical standard of repair. The recent updates, enforceable since 1st March 2024, introduced changes concerning the common areas of tenement buildings, requiring collaboration and consent amongst owners to implement. This includes ensuring safe access to common …
Read more >In a recent decision of the Upper Tribunal, which reversed a decision of the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal judge decided that a heritable creditor, who had not yet entered into possession of a property with sitting tenants could not be a ‘landlord’ for the purpose of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (the 2006 Act) …
Read more >The Upper Tribunal (UT/AP/0973) has recently quashed a decision of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber) (FTT) granting an eviction order of a Private Residential Tenancy on the basis of substantial rent arrears. In the case of Feathersone v Nwaobi, (EV/23/1073) notice to leave was served under grounds 12 and 12A of …
Read more >Episode 81 features Kirstie Donnelly, an Associate Solicitor with TC Young giving advice for landlords and letting agents on correct procedures to follow for certain unresolved issues with tenants. Kirstie initially talks about the history of TC Young, the company’s dedicated Private Rented Sector team, their experience and the services that they provide. Lets Talk …
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