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Tenancy Agreements – how to support an adult with incapacity
There are many challenges facing adults with incapacity entering into tenancy agreements in Scotland. The Adults with Incapacity Act is now well established in Scotland. It sets rules which deal with the appointment of guardians for people who lack capacity to deal with their own affairs. Many adults who are “incapable” as defined in the
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,
How long does an eviction action actually take in Scotland?
The answer to this is much along the same lines as “how long is a piece of string?”… Unfortunately, a court action for eviction is not a swift process! If your action goes smoothly and isn’t defended by your tenant, the following can be used as a very general guide: Which route of repossession are
