Tenancy Agreements in Scotland
Tenancy Agreement (unfurnished)- Scotland)
This tenancy agreement sets out the obligations of the landlord and the tenant(s). The important Form AT5 (Scottish Notice of a Short Assured Tenancy) and a Repairing Standard provisions letter, must both be given to your tenant before the tenancy agreement is signed and dated. A Short Assured Tenancy must be for at least 6 months initially. An inventory should also be prepared of the furnishings or equipment included in the let.
A standard Tenancy Agreement (unfurnished) in Scotland should cover:
- Details of the rent amount and frequency of rent payments.
- Deposit amount.
- Tenant's obligation to keep the property in good condition.
- Tenant's obligation to pay service bills and council tax.
- Not to cause nuisance or annoyance to others
- Not to keep pets without written permission
- Landlord's obligation to keep the property in repair.
- Landlord's obligation to insure the property.
- What happens at the end of the tenancy.
Tenancy Agreement (furnished) Scotland
A Short Assured Tenancy Agreement is used for a furnished property in Scotland. A Short Assured Tenancy is used where the landlord does not live at the property.
The tenancy agreement can be used for a single tenant who occupies the property on their own, or a group of tenants who jointly occupy the property and share responsibility.
Again the important Form AT5 (Scottish Notice of a Short Assured Tenancy) and a Repairing Standard provisions letter, must both be given to your tenant before the tenancy agreement is signed and dated.