Tag Archives: Eviction Notice
Pre-Action Requirements – changes to eviction notice and rules
Over the last few weeks, I have spoken at numerous seminars and training events for housing associations dealing with the recent changes to an eviction notice and rules relating to actions involving rent arrears. The new changes were implemented on 1 August and make significant differences to court actions involving rent arrears: Sheriffs will
Housing Associations – Changes to Eviction Notice of Proceedings
Over the last few weeks, I have spoken at numerous seminars and training events for housing associations dealing with the recent changes to eviction notices relating to actions involving rent arrears. The new changes were implemented on 1 August and make significant differences to court actions involving rent arrears. Firstly, new rules require sheriffs to
A Landlord’s Duties to the Local Authority When Evicting a Tenant
Many landlords are unaware of their duties under the Homelessness (Scotland) Act 2003 when raising court proceedings against a tenant for eviction. Section 11 of the Act states that; a landlord when raising proceedings for repossession must give notice to the local authority in whose area the property is situated. Said notice should be given
Helping Landlords Get the Notice to Quit Date Right
As a private landlord, you really need to be on the ball to avoid the pitfalls of Scottish tenancy law. One of the biggest danger areas involves the perils of picking the wrong date. This can occur in a number of circumstances. The Short Assured Tenancy Agreement Scotland • The law says that a short assured
