Looking to rent a property in Edinburgh? Here are some frequently asked questions to put your mind at ease before you go through the renting process. How should I begin looking for a property? Be organised. Register on rental websites and set up alerts for the type of property you’re looking to rent in your …
Read more >Despite research and urgent calls to the Scottish Government to end the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022, it has announced yet another extension to the legislation beyond 30th September 2023 for an additional six months. If voted in, not only will the temporary legislation continue to damage landlords struggling with spiralling costs …
Read more >The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection)(Scotland) Act 2022 (the Act) came into force on 28th October 2022 and introduced what was described by the Scottish Government as “emergency measures” to respond to the cost of living crisis. With the Act we got the rent cap (originally a rent freeze) and the eviction moratorium which operates …
Read more >In Scotland, Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) agreements replaced assured and short-assured tenancies from December 2017. These agreements outline various obligations between tenants and landlords, including optional clauses added by the landlord. This informational guide will help you understand what a PRT is and when you should expect to receive a copy and its contents. Defining …
Read more >Modification to Damages for Unlawful Eviction Introduced by COLA Landlords will likely be aware that the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 (COLA 2022) introduced an eviction moratorium. Perhaps less publicised was the introduction of a new method of calculation of the level of damages which can be awarded against a landlord who …
Read more >On 29th March 2023 a panel discussion was held by UK Apartment Association (UKAA), focusing on the impact the temporary rent control measures have had on the Scottish rental sector, and possible future solutions that would address the chronic undersupply of homes in Scotland. With the recent election of Humza Yousaf as First Minister, and …
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