Scottish Secure Tenancy Agreement
Whilst most of us are sitting thinking, “where has the year gone, it’s October already!” believe it or not it’s not been five years since the Co-operative introduced the, then new, Scottish Secure Tenancy Agreement.
Back in 2002, the agreement was of course all new. Since then there have been a few changes in other laws that have an impact on tenancies. There have also been developments in good practice. So now is a good time to revamp the agreement.
The major changes that are proposed is a move away from separate tenancy agreement formats for general needs, sheltered and supported tenants to one single document with, if necessary, up to three appendices containing the information for sheltered, etc.
The new agreement, once approved by the Co-operative’s Solicitor and Committee of Management will be introduced for any new tenants. There are no plans to have all existing tenants complete the new agreement.
If you would like information regarding the changes proposed and to take part in the consultation process, please contact Graeme Watson at the Aberdeen office.
