Knowing your rights as a Registered Social Landlord (RSL) when dealing with an abandoned property is essential to avoid any legal headaches in the future.
Perhaps your tenant has been out of contact, falling behind on their rent, and the piles of unread letters on their doorstep suggest they have abandoned the property completely.
But before you can call the locksmith and pack up any belongings here are a few things worth bearing in mind:
What Are My Rights?
The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 (“The