Tag Archives: Tenant Eviction
Rent arrears, tenant eviction & using the term “bedroom tax”
I can’t seem to get away from the “bedroom tax”. Having blogged about this topic for the last couple of months, I thought an update might be useful. The changes to housing benefit came into force on 1 April. From that date Housing benefits claimants who are deemed to have a “spare” bedroom will see
Tenant eviction and the bedroom tax
The bedroom tax (or the “spare room subsidy” if you’re a cabinet minister!) continues to dominate conversation in the housing world this month. My latest blog last month put forward some ideas to minimise the impact of the changes to Housing Benefit which are now just two weeks away. It also seems that the UK
Housing Law Scotland – Significant Legal Judgement
The Court of Session has just issued probably its most significant judgment in the field of housing law in the last twenty years. In the case of South Lanarkshire Council v McKenna, the court had been asked to consider whether the entire regime of short Scottish secure tenancies set out under the Housing (Scotland) Act
Short Assured Tenancy Agreement Scotland – Know the basics
Short Assured Tenancies (SAT) are the most commonly used type of tenancy in the private rented sector in Scotland. The following outlines the basics for both landlords and tenants in Scotland. What is a Short Assured Tenancy? A special type of ‘Assured Tenancy’ which lasts for a minimum period of 6 months. Why use a
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
Scottish Landlords – beware of internet legal advice!!!
The internet can be a confusing place for Scottish landlords – with many unaware of the differences between the Scottish and English legal system.. Scottish landlords can be easily misled by websites targeting English landlords referring to English procedures, which can leave the landlord vulnerable, particularly in the area of eviction. Some of the key
Unlawful Evictions – The Importance of Obtaining a Court Order
Nearly 50 years ago, Harold Wilson’s Labour government introduced the first law to make unlawful tenant evictions a criminal offence. This law was designed to deal with the “incentives” which encouraged landlords to remove tenants. At that time: Properties were easier to sell and would sell at a greater price if they were vacant rather
Landlords – 5 Tips for Court Appearances
Unfortunately it’s not like it appears on TV – The reality of the court system in Scotland ……. Sometimes it feels as if I’ve spent most of my life in court, but for landlords raising their own eviction or payment actions against tenants, the court can often be a scary place. Here are some handy tips to
Private Landlords: are you ready for more legal changes?
The law is raining down on private landlords and over the next few years there will be major changes affecting you and your tenants. Ahead of the pack is the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Act 2011 which should be in force by the end of this year. If you’re really keen or just looking for
