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What
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this section:
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- The
type of agreement -
this could be Scottish
Secure Tenancy, Short
Scottish Secure Tenancy,
Assured Tenancy or Short
Assured Tenancy.
- The
rent amount and when
it's due.
- The
landlord's contact details.
- How
repairs will be organised.
- The
date your tenancy ends
or comes up for renewal.
Even
if you do not have a written
agreement you still have
rights in your home.
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- Keeping
your home wind and watertight.
- Fitting
doors/windows with good
locks.
- Providing
a full inventory when
you move in.
- Doing
essential repairs when
you ask.
- Giving
24 hours' written notice
before coming round.
- Allowing
you to live peacefully
in your house.
- Returning
your deposit if things
are in order when you
leave.
- Ensuring that smoke
alarms work and that gas appliances have up to date certificates.
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- Paying
your rent on time.
- Reporting
any damage or problems
when they happen.
- Keeping
noise to a sociable
level.
- Keeping
the place clean, including
shared areas.
- Preventing
illegal activities going
on in your house.
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Remember
the following things...
- Never
just walk out. You will
end up with rent arrears,
your name will be noted
on the Council's housing
list as "having
former arrears"
and it will be much
harder to rent again.
- Give
your landlord as much
notice as possible if
you want to end your
lease early.
- When
you go you should leave
the place in the same
condition you got it
in to get your full
deposit back.
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Your
tenancy should contain the
procedure your landlord
has to follow to evict you.
You cannot be forced out
unless your landlord has
issued the correct legal
notices and obtained a Court
Order.
Whether the Court will grant
an eviction depends on the
type of tenancy agreement
and what has happened.
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If
you are being threatened
with eviction contact:
Shelter's free housing advice helpline
0808
800 4444
Legal Services Agency
0141
353 3354 (Tues,
Wed, Thurs 11am-1pm)
Scottish Child Law Centre
0131 667 6333 (Under 18s)
Or your local Citizens'
Advice Bureau
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