‘Tis the season to be jolly – but there is nothing jolly at all about facing a deposit dispute at the end of a tenancy. From decorations that have been left up when the tenancy moves out to damage that has been caused by harsh weather conditions during the winter, tenancy deposit scheme SafeDeposits Scotland …
Read more >If you’re searching for the ideal city to bring up your family, Edinburgh is a fantastic choice. Offering a mix of historic charm, modern amenities, excellent schools, an abundance of museums and galleries and plenty of green spaces for children to explore, it’s certainly a very exciting prospect for any young family. In fact, earlier …
Read more >Are you looking to rent your first home? Wondering what you need to know about deposits, documents, and finding a good place to live? Renting can be exciting but comes with responsibilities and rules that are essential to understand before signing any contract. Here’s a straightforward guide to renting your first place without the stress. …
Read more >Edinburgh is one of the most in-demand cities in the UK to live in, and is well documented as amongst the most expensive too, especially for those looking to rent a home. However, despite the rising rental rates, tenants do not appear to be swayed from living in this exciting, culturally rich and historically fascinating …
Read more >When a landlord claims part of the tenant’s deposit, the inventory is a vital document that adjudicators will use to understand the state of the property at both the start and end of the tenancy. It is unlikely that the property at the end of the tenancy, particularly for longer tenancies, will be returned in …
Read more >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’ …
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