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When is a gift not a gift? Ensure you put it in writing!
Ordinarily gifts are handed over, thanks are expressed, and the parties move on with no further thought to any legal implications. But what if that ‘present’ is a large cheque or valuable item? Is it a gift or a loan? It depends on the circumstances and the relationship between the donor and donee. A recent
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
