Date: 15th October 2019
Time: 09:00 - 12:50
Location:
Law Society of Scotland
Atria One
144 Morrison Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8EX
CPD Hours: 3hours
This seminar will provide you with the latest need-to-know guidance of residential tenancies in Scotland, including the introduction of the new Private Rented Tenancy and the creation of the Housing and Property Chamber within the First-Tier Tribunal.
3 hours verifiable CPD
In recent years, the private rented sector in Scotland has expanded rapidly. At the same time, the law and practice of residential tenancies has undergone significant changes. From the introduction of the new Private Rented Tenancy (PRT), to the creation of the Housing and Property Chamber within the First-Tier Tribunal, and the new changes taking place in 2019, there are many practical aspects that practitioners and their clients need to be aware of.
Whether you are new to this area of law or wish to update your knowledge of residential tenancies in Scotland, this seminar will provide you with the latest need-to-know guidance. We will explore the regime introduced by the Private Housing (Tenancies) Scotland Act 2016, discuss the new PRT and its legal and practical implications for landlords and tenants, and offer practical guidance on issuing applications to the First-Tier Tribunal.
Are you a solicitor experienced in housing and residential tenancy law? If so you may want to think about becoming an accredited specialist in this area. To find out more see Accredited Specialisms.
At this event you will:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the new Private Residential Tenancy and its implications
- Learn about the latest updates and developments
- Get expert guidance on the key issues affecting both landlords’ and tenants’ rights and obligations
- Get practical tips on issuing applications to the First-Tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber)
Jim Bauld has specialised in Scottish tenancy law since 1994. He has over 30 years litigation experience in Sheriff Court work throughout Scotland. Jim uses his experience to give clients practical advice on complex issues such as: debt recovery, tenant eviction, succession to tenancies, repairs, leases, accessing properties, right to buy and antisocial behaviour.
He is a prolific contributor to events across Scotland, covering the whole range of housing law issues with the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), Scottish Federation of Housing Associations , Landlord Accreditation Scotland, Legal Services Agency and local authorities, displaying a robust understanding of current issues. Jim is also co-author of the CIH publication on “Suspending Housing Applicants – a Practical Guide”.
His expertise has been externally acknowledged by his appointment as a legal member of the First Tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber). Jim has also been involved in Scottish government working groups which have dealt with a variety of proposals which have resulted in significant changes to housing law and practice.
