Repairing Standard Changes

New guidance has been issued by the Scottish Government detailing changes to the Repairing Standard that take effect and will be enforceable from 1 March 2024. The full guidance can be found here. In addition to the changes identified below, the guidance details what is expected of landlords in relation to the control of mould …

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How Many Landlords Does it Take to Change a Light Bulb?

Over a third of tenants believe landlords should be responsible for changing a light bulb in rented accommodation, according to a new study. Shedding light on tenant demands Private landlords and tenants have a number of responsibilities to each other when they enter into a tenancy agreement. By law, landlords must ensure that their rental …

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Cannabis Farms – Weed Them Out of Your Rental Property

When choosing tenants for your rental property you look for someone tidy, honest, responsible and reliable to pay the rent on time. It may understandably not occur to you at first to look for any signs they could be potential drug cultivators. Sounds a bit over the top? It is said that cannabis (Class B …

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