Category: Tenants
Tips - Washing Machine Repairs
Written bylianne: 29 January, 2019Most tenancy agreements will highlight the responsibilities of the tenant to treat the property and fixtures or fittings within it with due and reasonable care. If the appliance stops working because you've overloaded it, failed to allow access for servicing, or otherwise used the item in an unreasonable manner, landlord…
Read moreTips - Electrical safety after a flood
Written bylianne: 10 January, 2019Electrical safety after a flood If you have been affected by flooding, once the water has subsided it is understandable that you will want to go straight back into your home and try to get things back to normal. However, there could be damage to the electrics in your property,…
Read moreGuidelines for Tenants re reduction of risk of Legionnaire’s disease:
Written bylianne: 15 February, 2018What is legionella and Legionnaires’ disease? - Legionella are bacteria that are common in natural (rivers and lakes etc) and artificial water systems, eg hot and cold water systems (storage tanks, pipework, taps and showers). We usually associate legionella with larger water systems, eg in factories, hotels, hospitals and museums,…
Read morePrivate Residential Tenancy (PRT) in Scotland
Written bylianne: 15 December, 2017Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) in Scotland PRT was created by the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act, the main provisions of which will also come into force on 1 December 2017. These include limiting rent increases to only one per year with three months' notice, giving local authorities the ability…
Read moreMould - The Basics
Written bylettings: 19 December, 2014Condensation The key to managing condensation and mould in your home is about getting the right balance between moisture in the air and heating and ventilating your home so that you can keep condensation to a minimum. Changes in temperature, lots of moisture and no ventilation will cause more condensation…
Read moreImprove your property and fight fuel poverty
Written bylettings: 09 November, 2014Home Energy Scotland informs provides information on grants and support available for private landlords to improve energy efficiency and cut bills for tenants. Making your property more energy efficient can do more than improve your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating, it could make gas and electricity bills more affordable…
Read moreSaftey Warning about use of E-Cigarettes
Written bylettings: 09 November, 2014Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued the following fire prevention directorate on the use of e-cigarettes powered by lithium-ion batteries, due to increasing number of fires caused by this product. This is important advice for all homeowners and landlords to protect their homes against this identified increased risk of…
Read moreLandlords have until the 31st December to install flue inspection hatches
Written bylettings: 21 December, 2012According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), a flue in poor condition, combined with a boiler that isn’t working properly, may put people at risk of death or serious injury from carbon monoxide poisoning. In 2010, with the risk of CO poisoning in mind, new gas safety guidance was…
Read moreHow tenants can take responsibility during cold winter months
Written bylettings: 20 December, 2012Assuming that your landlord will be liable for damage to the property and your possessions through frozen pipes is often wrong. With Christmas only just around the corner, some tenants will be going off for a break to visit friends or relatives. However, a tenant does have responsibilities. In these times…
Read moreAvoid feeling the chill in your rented property this winter - Top Tips for Tenants
Written bylettings: 27 November, 2012Tenants looking to avoid feeling the chill in a newly rented property this winter can find a warmer place to live with a few simple questions, according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA). Ian Potter, Managing Director, ARLA said, "Utility bills are a key consideration for most tenants,…
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