The route favoured by landlords for eviction of tenants in the private rented sector, prior to the pandemic, usually involved utilising one of the mandatory grounds for eviction contained in the various acts dealing with the different types of tenancy. This route generally ensured that landlords would be on the path of certainty and least …
Read more >The Scottish Government has published a consultation paper on a new deal for tenants which aims to deliver stronger tenants’ rights, greater protection against eviction and access to higher quality, more affordable and greener housing. The new policies, outlined in the Draft Rented Sector Strategy, are intended to help shape a fairer rented sector that …
Read more >A new study has been published, exploring landlords’ perspectives on temporary Coronavirus legislation which was introduced by the UK and Scottish governments to prevent a surge in evictions in both private and social rented sectors. Conducted by University of Glasgow researcher, Andrew Watson, and director of Urban Big Data Centre and professor of Urban Studies …
Read more >One of the temporary measures introduced by the Scottish Government in response to the Coronavirus pandemic was pre-action requirements that landlords and agents in the private rented sector must comply with prior to seeking repossession of a property for rent arrears that have occurred during the Covid-19 period. The Rent Arrears Pre-Action Requirements (Coronavirus) (Scotland) …
Read more >With the fear of unknown spreading as fast as the Coronavirus itself in these unprecedented times, any and all positivity is much welcome. Tenants and landlords alike have been anticipating the government’s response to the Coronavirus crisis, offering support to those in the private rented sector who are affected by COVID-19. Emergency legislation The government …
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