Blogs & opinions

Letter: reporting what concerns?
SLCC queries new scheme as appearing to conflict with the 2007 Act; Society replies

Shape your future
Despite the uncertainty, it would benefit legal firms to think proactively about how to react to Brexit

Housing damages action raised in wrong forum
Sheriff holds solicitors liable for mistakes as to jurisdiction

Housing Chamber procedures brought into line with sheriff court
Changes in force for name or address unknown, interest, time to pay

Model tenancy agreement amended to reflect new law
Changes apply to Scottish secure tenancies created from 1 May

Report warns over condition of tenement buildings
Holyrood working group's three main proposals to secure repairs

Tolerable standard will require smoke and CO alarms
Two year window for properties to be brought up to standard

New law in force for social housing disposals and rule changes
Regulator no longer needs to consent, but must be notified

Social landlords protected against local authority influence
Rules return housing associations to previous private status