Out of Sight, Out of Mind… Out of Pocket?

When it comes to cleaning a property, lots of things can stand out for immediate attention. Dust on a mantlepiece, crumbs on a carpet, cooking stains on a hob, hairspray residue on a mirror… These will be obvious tasks to attend to before checking out at the end of a tenancy, but a common and …

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What’s the Damage? 5 Key Considerations for Damage Disputes

Claims for damage are among the most frequently made against tenancy deposits. 41% of disputes handled by tenancy deposit protection scheme SafeDeposits Scotland between January and June 2023 involved a claim for damage, with only cleaning claims exceeding this percentage. They are also among the highest claims made, with an average claim of £298 (higher …

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How Detailed Is Too Detailed?

Drama down under The demands of an Australian landlord recently went viral, reaching these shores via platforms such as Reddit and online news outlets. The story concerned a landlord checklist issued to tenants ahead of routine mid-tenancy inspections, with 20 points ranging from “light fittings must be wiped and free of insects” to “swimming pool …

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Top Tips for Rented Properties with Gardens

Summer is here and for many households in Scotland the garden is once again taking centre stage, playing many different roles. From sunbathing oasis to water fight battleground, from somewhere to consume beers and barbeques to the place for cultivating plants and herbs, and of course the location for getting out a good washing – …

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How Much Can I Ask for as a Tenancy Deposit? … And Other Important Points

All eyes on rent The rent freeze announced by the Scottish Government in September has continued to be a talking point in Scotland’s private rented sector, and is likely to remain a closely watched topic as 31st March 2023 approaches (it was stated that the freeze would be in place until this date at least). …

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Report Reveals Unique Scottish Dispute Statistics

Tenancy deposit protection around the UK This summer saw the 10th anniversary of tenancy deposit protection in Scotland, with legislation having been introduced in 2011 and tenancy deposit protection schemes commencing operation in 2012. Regulations surrounding the protection of tenancy deposits in England and Wales came into effect in 2007, with Northern Ireland following the …

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