Housing tribunals in Scotland
December 2016 saw the replacement of fixed term short-assured tenancies with unlimited term private residential tenancies in Scotland. At the same time the jurisdiction of
13th February 2021
Win deposit claims in Scotland
It is always disappointing to walk into a property after the tenant has left and find a claim to be made on the deposit. Especially
13th February 2021
Tribunal – condensation damp claims
Legal disputes in Scotland involving housing issues in the private rental market have been heard by the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber) since December 2017. In
11th February 2021
Damp Damage – Who is responsible?
Damp issues are always a problem for landlords, even where tenants are at fault. There is a rising number of Tribunal decisions in Scotland involving
11th February 2021
Eviction Procedures – The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020
The Scottish Government has passed the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 to protect tenants from eviction during the current pandemic. The 2020 Act revises the eviction
3rd May 2020