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Scottish Landlords - Minimum EPC requirement
Written bylianne: 24 May, 2019SAL has recently met with the Scottish Government to get an update on the minimum EPC requirement which is due to come in next year for PRS properties. We’ve been advised that draft legislation and guidance will be published for consultation at the end of May and following this regulations…
Read moreScottish Landlord Registration: Late Application Fees
Written bylianne: 24 May, 2019Landlord Registration: Late Application Fees The Scottish Government have issued the following advice on Late Application Fees: Existing landlords, including joint owners, must lodge a renewal application before the current registration expires if they are still letting property. Failure to do so is a criminal offence and the supporting legislation…
Read more“No DSS” policies - private landlords
Written bylianne: 14 May, 2019In recent times there has been more awareness and recognition that landlords, lenders and insurers who have blanket policies of not accepting tenants in receipt of social security benefits could be acting unlawfully. This is because such a rule may discriminate against people with disabilities or members of other groups…
Read moreScottish Landlords - Fire detection in private rented properties: guidance
Written bylianne: 28 February, 2019Fire and Smoke Alarms The Scottish Government has drafted revised guidance for private landlords on fire and smoke alarms. The new guidance will allow the repairing standards to be met by either mains-wired systems or tamper proof long-life lithium battery alarms. Battery alarms or combined battery/mains-wired systems must be interlinked,…
Read moreTips - 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 moreHome Energy Scotland private sector landlord information evening – Edinburgh 7 Feb
Written bylianne: 10 January, 2019With changes in legislation for private sector landlords on the horizon, Home Energy Scotland is hosting a free event at the The Upper Hall at The Pleasance on Thursday 7 February so landlords can learn about the changes and how Home Energy Scotland can support them through this process. Doors open at…
Read moreRepairing Standard Amended
Written bylianne: 10 January, 2019The government announced last year that following a consultation in the spring of 2017 it would be making changes to the Repairing Standard. This is the standard of repair that all properties in the private rented sector must adhere to. The government has now laid draft legislation before parliament to…
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 moreAirbnb plans to impose 90-day restriction on lets in Edinburgh
Written bylianne: 15 February, 2018Short term letting company Airbnb is planning to restrict Edinburgh landlords using its platform from renting out flats for longer than 90 days a year as part of a series of proposals which aim to find a balance between serving tourists and residents in the Scottish capital. Setting out recommendations to an…
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