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What is Self-Directed Support in Scotland and will it help?
The Scottish Government recently published its Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Bill, which aims to make self-directed support a mainstream choice for those receiving care (click here for more details). The Government has pledged almost £40 million over the next three years to support the rollout of self-directed support throughout Scotland. A report on the
Right to Buy – Do you know what the ‘Cost floor’ is?
When selling a Right to Buy property, you need to check if the cost floor is relevant. The cost floor is the accumulative total spent for a property during the last ten financial years (from date the application to buy was received). This spend includes: renovation costs (eg bathrooms, kitchens); improvements (eg cladding works); and
Landlord Requirement to provide Tenant Information Packs
Are you aware that the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Act 2011 is proposing that all Landlords will in the future have to provide tenant information packs? The aim of this Act is to support responsible landlords and address more effectively the problems caused by landlords who act unlawfully, by strengthening the regulation of the private
Private Rented Housing Scotland Act 2011: Landlord Legal Advice
The Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Act 2011 will introduce changes which will affect all landlords in the private rented sector, with its various parts coming into force in stages. The following provisions will amend the existing Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing regime and are due to come into force on 31 January 2012: A
Power of Attorney in Scotland – Top 5 Questions & Answers
At the start of a New Year, you may be turning your thoughts to putting your affairs in order. As part of this, you should consider granting a Power of Attorney… read on for our top 5 FAQs on Powers of Attorney. 1. What is a Power of Attorney? a written legal document giving someone
Legal Advice for Japanese Knotweed in Scotland
Japanese Knotweed is innocuously – even exotically – named, but can prove to be a persistent and costly problem if it is found on your land. As an extremely invasive species, Knotweed can take over gardens, as well as potentially damage buildings, if not eradicated properly. What can you do if Knotweed is spreading to
Housing Procurement: New Thresholds Announced
The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended by the 2009 regulations) apply to all public contracts for works, services and supplies in Scotland, where the value of such contracts is above certain thresholds. These regulations govern the manner in which such contracts must be advertised and procured by public bodies, including RSLs. New threshold
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
How to Purchase Land from an Unknown Owner
Ever wondered what happens if a land owner can’t be identified? When a land title is in the name of a dissolved company (or where no owner can be identified) ownership will transfer to the Crown. What happens if I want to buy the land? • Potential purchasers will have to contact the Queen’s & Lord
Scottish Housing Law – Santa’s wish list!
Christmas is fast approaching…that time of year where we draw up wish lists and hope that Santa remembers that we have been good boys (or girls) What if Santa had the power to make laws….what would be on your “housing” wish list? There is a suggestion that the Scottish parliament will introduce yet another Housing
