Spring has finally arrived, and the better weather brings new opportunities for tenement flat owners to check and maintain the external surfaces and gardens of their buildings. This time of year, however, sees lots of enquiries about how to carry out repairs and tackle any damage done over the winter months. This is a short …
Read more >The Investigations and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026, come into force in Scotland on 6 October 2026. This means that landlords must investigate reports of damp and mould and start any repairs needed within set timescales. Why is it being introduced? It is a set of regulations for the implementation of ‘Awaab’s Law’ which …
Read more >When we think of the word ‘tenement,’ we often think of a traditional building constructed from sandstone in the 19th century. However, under Scots law, a ‘tenement’ is any building divided horizontally into two or more flats, and this includes many four-in-a-block and high-rise buildings constructed in the late 20th century. Many of these buildings …
Read more >Travelling is fun and exciting because it occupies your mind with flights, packing lists, and things to do when you arrive at your destination. But take a few minutes to think about the security of your home before you lock the door and head to the airport. An empty home may be an open invitation …
Read more >The Repairing Standard is the minimum physical standard which a property must meet when it is being rented out in Scotland. This article details how Scottish landlords can maintain their flats up to and beyond the minimum criteria set by the Repairing Standard. This article will also explore what the Repairing Standard is, how it …
Read more >On 21st January 2026 draft regulations – Top of Form Bottom of Form The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 – were laid before the Scottish Parliament. The regulations are a significant milestone in Scotland’s efforts to improve rented housing conditions by introducing new duties on private landlords to strengthen tenants’ rights and …
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