The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber) exists to make decisions on cases that relate to housing. Prior to the First-tier Tribunal, cases related to housing would have been handled by two separate entities – the Private Rented Housing Panel (PRHP) and the Homeowner Housing Panel (HOHP). The current First-tier Tribunal system handles …
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 >Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, renting can present its fair share of challenges. Though it’s also a financially rewarding venture and provides more freedom in living choices, there are pain points in the process to watch out for. For a smoother rental process, it’s smart to prepare yourself for potential hurdles. To help …
Read more >Some tenancies in Scotland will have had the same tenants for years or even decades, but there are many situations which may result in a change to a property’s occupancy. Instances where all tenants move out are fairly straightforward, but there are different circumstances where it is not so much of an ‘open and shut …
Read more >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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