Tag Archives: Housing Associations
Eviction after bankruptcy or signing a trust deed – Scotland
Over the last few years, we have received a significant number of queries from housing associations and private landlords in Scotland when a tenant is sequestrated (declares “bankruptcy”) or signs a trust deed. When a person enters into bankruptcy or a trust deed, it becomes impossible to raise court proceedings against them to enforce payment
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
Mid market rent – a way forward for housing associations?
Mid market rent (MMR) is aimed at providing people on modest incomes with an opportunity to access rented accommodation. Due to the current Scottish Governments consultation outlined further on, more and more housing associations are considering MMR tenure in addition to the current options they provide to social tenants on lower incomes. Grants to support
