Blogs & opinions
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Letter: reporting what concerns?
SLCC queries new scheme as appearing to conflict with the 2007 Act; Society replies
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Shape your future
Despite the uncertainty, it would benefit legal firms to think proactively about how to react to Brexit
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Housing damages action raised in wrong forum
Sheriff holds solicitors liable for mistakes as to jurisdiction
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Housing Chamber procedures brought into line with sheriff court
Changes in force for name or address unknown, interest, time to pay
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Model tenancy agreement amended to reflect new law
Changes apply to Scottish secure tenancies created from 1 May
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Report warns over condition of tenement buildings
Holyrood working group's three main proposals to secure repairs
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Tolerable standard will require smoke and CO alarms
Two year window for properties to be brought up to standard
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New law in force for social housing disposals and rule changes
Regulator no longer needs to consent, but must be notified
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Social landlords protected against local authority influence
Rules return housing associations to previous private status