Unfortunately it's not like it appears on TV! The reality of the court system in Scotland is very different and here we give landlords five tips on how to prepare for court appearances.
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 hopefully help calm any nerves.
1.Your Clothes
Sadly, some courts will judge a
The answer to "how long does an eviction action actually take in Scotland?" is much along the same lines as "how long is a piece of string?"
Obtaining an Order for Possession in Scotland is not a particularly quick process. If your application is straightforward and is not defended by your tenant, the following can be used as a general guide:-
What are living Wills?
They are:
- a statement expressing your views about how you would like to be treated in the future
- a Will of sorts but applies whilst you are alive not after your death
- essentially an expression of your wishes set out in advance of illness at a time when you have the mental capacity to understand the issues involved and give clear directions
- used to outline circumstances in which you'd like medical treatment withheld e.g. if you suffer
The news reports on a fairly regular basis that individuals wanting to get their foot on the property ladder are finding it more and more difficult these days to get their first home. How can shared equity and shared ownership schemes help? Shared Equity vs Shared Ownership, what's best?
Helping First Time Buyers
Shared Ownership and Shared Equity are two schemes which can assist first time buyers or others on a lower income to get that first foot on the property ladder and achieve home
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 evict them. So how to evict a tenant?
There are two handy routes for eviction that are available to you, but neither is fool proof.
HOW THE SECTION 33 ROUTE WORKS:
-At least
