The Scottish Government has recently published some interesting statistics about tenancy deposits in Scotland in response to a Freedom of Information Request. The publication itself can be found here and provides data on all three of the approved tenancy deposit schemes, how many deposits they each hold and the value of same. The clear ‘winner’ …
Read more >Introduction of the Housing (Scotland) Bill On 26th March this year, a new Housing (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament. Within the Bill are several proposed changes including new measures to prevent homelessness, protection of tenants’ rights, pets in properties, and ending of joint tenancies to name a few. Another proposal in the …
Read more >Getting your tenancy deposit back after moving out of a rented property in Scotland can be straightforward if you know what steps to follow. Whether you’re renting your first flat or moving on to somewhere new, ensuring that you get your deposit back is very important for your financial stability. Follow some practical advice to …
Read more >With property prices continuing to rise, many of us are renting on a more long-term basis. Most landlords don’t allow permanent changes to their property, so how do you personalise your living space without risking your deposit? Communicate with your landlord It is worth looking at your rental contract to see what you are and …
Read more >What is the scale of the issue? Rent arrears are far from a new phenomenon, however, the financial difficulties imposed on many tenants by recent factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis, have placed additional emphasis on this issue that can cause distress for tenants and landlords alike. A report …
Read more >Since The Tenancy Deposit Schemes (Scotland) Regulations were first introduced in 2011, the two most fundamental compliance rules for landlords and letting agents who have received a tenancy deposit have been: to transfer the deposit to a government approved scheme within 30 working days of the tenancy start date; to provide all tenants on the …
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