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New Changes to Advertising Properties for Rent in Scotland
The introduction of two important statutory changes will directly impact how landlords and letting agents advertise their properties. Non-compliance with the new advertising rules can result in financial penalties of up to £500. Landlords and letting agents in the private rented sector should take steps to ensure that they are not caught out by these
Unpaid rent – dealing with limited companies who won’t pay
It is common for landlords and letting agents to let residential properties to limited companies, for use by the company employees. Where such a lease is with a company tenant (rather than an individual) this form of lease cannot be a Short Assured Tenancy. The Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 states that for a Short Assured
Section 75 agreements & their impact on the planning process
Section 75 Agreements have been part of the planning process for some time. In recent years their use has increased as a means of addressing issues which may flow from a planning application. The Scottish Government issued guidance setting out Policy Tests which must be met before a Section 75 Agreement is to be used.
Tenancy Agreements – Putting a guarantor agreement in place
More and more landlords are now requiring tenants to provide guarantors, in addition to carrying out the usual referencing checks; this gives a landlord some added protection against the risk of the tenant failing to pay rent under the tenancy agreement. However, it is important that landlords ensure that the guarantor signs an express agreement,
Do I Need a Written Tenancy Agreement in Scotland?
Our residential lettings service LetLaw took an enquiry recently from a landlord who asked whether it was necessary for him to have a written agreement with his tenant. The short answer is yes; Section 38 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 makes it a legal requirement for a private landlord to provide a tenant with
