In a previous blog, we looked at Private Residential Tenancies (PRT) and Wrongful Termination Orders (WTO), which are a “new” (in the legal sense) innovation introduced by sections 57 and 58 of the Private Housing (Tenancies)(Scotland) Act 2016 (the 2016 Act). The point of WTOs being that they “police” misuse of the grounds for possession …
Read more >Since the turn of the year, the forthcoming ‘XL bully ban’ has attracted media attention. Now, with changes to the legislation set to be enforced from 1st August 2024, we explore how the new rules may impact landlords and tenants in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). In January 2024, the Scottish Government announced a two-stage …
Read more >Continuing to look past the headline grabbing parts of the recent Housing Bill, the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee considered part 3 of the proposed legislation at a session on 25th June, and what it means for placemaking and tenancy sustainment in the private rented sector (PRS). Parts 1 and 2 of the Bill …
Read more >Episode 89 of Lets Talk hears Lizzie McGhie, Lettings Negotiator with Link Housing Group discussing the intricacies of the Private Sector Leasing (PSL) scheme, which operates as C~urb, (part of the larger Link Housing Group). Lizzie provides an in-depth look at how this scheme benefits both landlords and tenants, offering a unique alternative to traditional …
Read more >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 >Every individual deserves to have a comfortable and aesthetically pleasant place to live. The home decorations vary subjectively from person to person, but some ideas remain inherently pleasant no matter the definition of beauty. As someone who just has rented a property, there are a variety of ways to make the space feel like your …
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