Private Residential Tenancies: Abandoned Belongings
We are aware of increasing instances where tenants, in particular student tenants, are giving Notice to Leave and returning home. On occasion, these tenants are leaving and have abandoned belongings in the property. While the tenancy agreement will usually oblige tenants to remove their belongings on departure, difficulties arise where the tenancy agreement omits to […]
Coronavirus (Scotland) Act and Scottish Residential Tenancies
The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 has now come into force. This Act proposes significant temporary changes to residential tenancy law in the private and social rented sectors. What are the changes? Private Residential Tenancies – Increased Notice PeriodsThe Act increases the notice period for the Private Residential Tenancy. The current notice period is either 28 or […]
Reduction of a Residential Lease
Since 25 May 2015 it has been possible to raise an action challenging the existence of a lease in the Sheriff Court by way of an action for reduction. In the recent case of SW v Chesnutt Skeoch Limited the Upper Tribunal considered whether the First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) had jurisdiction to consider […]
Energy Efficiency Regulations to Come Into Force – Update
The Scottish Government has published a parliamentary report in connection with the forthcoming Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented Property) (Scotland) Regulations 2019. Our earlier blog stated that the Regulations were proposed to come into force on 1 April 2020. However the report confirms this will be postponed until 1 October 2020. What are the new key […]
Employer Support: Covid-19 Job Retention Scheme – UPDATE
Following on from the Government’s announcement of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, we now have some further information about the scheme following updated guidance issued by the Government (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme). In summary, the following will apply: – Employers will be able to apply to HMRC for a grant to cover 80 per cent of an employee’s […]
Employer Support: Covid-19 Job Retention Scheme
In the midst of a period of uncertainty for all sectors across the U.K, it was a welcome change for us all to hear the Chancellor’s announcement on Friday 20 March that the Government will cover up to 80% of employee costs if your business has no work for them. Guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19 This is an incredible […]
Coronavirus – Landlord and Letting Agent Update
Following on from our blog on Monday regarding the Coronavirus and its impact on the private rented sector, it is abundantly clear that the pandemic is causing unprecedented worry to both landlords, letting agents and tenants. There appears to be a lot of speculation and panic about what the government will do to help tenants. […]
Life as a Modern Apprentice – A First Step Into My Professional Career
All throughout my high school years I was asked what I wanted to do when I left, my answer was always “I’ll just go to college or university.” I left high school still undecided in what I was to do. Looking for work is always a daunting process, and I had no idea that modern […]
Coronavirus – Guidance for Landlords and Letting Agents
Each day our news feed is filled with updates and reports regarding the spread of the coronavirus. Guidance from the UK Government is to stay at home for 7 days if you have a high temperature and a new continuous cough. Government Guidance What can landlords and letting agents do if tenants are self-isolating? The […]
Right to a Written Employment ‘Contract’- From Day 1
Currently, employers are only required to give new employees a written employment ‘contract’ stating their main terms and conditions within two months of starting work. Following the governments Good Work Plan, the requirements will change for those starting work on or after 6 April 2020. In summary, the changes are: The minimum information to be provided to employees […]
