Tag Archives: Rent Arrears
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
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
Rent Arrears and Early Intervention by Landlords
A regular question at our landlord training sessions relates to the idea of early intervention when a tenant accrues arrears. Landlords should always contact the tenant in these situations to obtain an explanation for the non-payment of the rent. Early contact can often prevent the situation from escalating outwith the tenant’s control. Many landlords
Landlords: How to Evict a Tenant
As a private landlord you’ll be glad to know that when it comes to repossessing your property in Scotland, the lawmakers have made it nice and complicated for you. Even if a tenant has committed a serious breach of the tenancy agreement, there is no guarantee that you will be able to get your property
