Scottish Rental & Legal Issues

Topics	Statistics	Last Post
Sticky: Sources of useful information- Scottish law by theartfullodger Started by theartfullodger, 06-10-2010, 20:10 PM	4 responses 12,972 views 0 likes	Last Post by theartfullodger 16-08-2012, 08:33 AM
Sticky: Scope of this Forum by LandlordZONE Started by LandlordZONE, 01-07-2010, 10:40 AM	1 response 6,545 views 0 likes	Last Post by Moderator1 01-07-2010, 10:50 AM
Legality and procedure of ending (SSTA) Joint Tenancy. by marmitestainz Started by marmitestainz, 25-07-2017, 17:47 PM	13 responses 88 views 0 likes	Last Post by marmitestainz 28-07-2017, 16:50 PM
Simple Proceedure for Claim against Landlord? by Melmel Started by Melmel, 17-07-2017, 20:35 PM	33 responses 202 views 0 likes	Last Post by Melmel 20-07-2017, 17:41 PM
Does this require HMO license? by lucky2409 Started by lucky2409, 20-07-2017, 07:57 AM	1 response 29 views 0 likes	Last Post by JK0 20-07-2017, 11:53 AM
Am I obliged to make sure that tenant understands the tenancy agreement? by mintchocchips Started by mintchocchips, 02-07-2017, 09:22 AM	10 responses 359 views 0 likes	Last Post by JK0 02-07-2017, 15:35 PM
Can i share my 1 bed flat? I am a scottish secure tenant by MrStuart Started by MrStuart, 28-06-2017, 22:36 PM	8 responses 322 views 0 likes	Last Post by theartfullodger 30-06-2017, 19:40 PM
Chasing non eu tenants for back rent and damages after they have left by ScotlandLandlord Started by ScotlandLandlord, 18-06-2017, 13:34 PM	6 responses 343 views 0 likes	Last Post by jjlandlord 22-06-2017, 06:47 AM
Landlord not doing as he is meant to (Scotland) by Clairemc40 Started by Clairemc40, 11-06-2017, 20:31 PM	10 responses 429 views 0 likes	Last Post by Glasgow Landlord 14-06-2017, 09:54 AM
Newish Landlord guide/help? by scottie21uk Started by scottie21uk, 12-06-2017, 14:40 PM	2 responses 210 views 0 likes	Last Post by theartfullodger 12-06-2017, 14:54 PM
RCD/Consumer Unit by squirrel103 Started by squirrel103, 30-05-2017, 00:20 AM	4 responses 318 views 0 likes	Last Post by theartfullodger 31-05-2017, 06:48 AM
Scottish Property Factor Registration by Glasgow Landlord Started by Glasgow Landlord, 11-03-2017, 19:01 PM	9 responses 896 views 0 likes	Last Post by Glasgow Landlord 28-05-2017, 00:14 AM

Legality and procedure of ending (SSTA) Joint Tenancy.

marmitestainz

Hello,

I have been trying to work out where I stand here for quite some time, I have researched what I can but am still unsure of my rights in this situation:
(Sorry for the length of this)

I am a tenant of an Aberdeen City Council flat with Short Scottish Secure Tenancy...

25-07-2017, 17:47 PM
Reply to Legality and procedure of ending (SSTA) Joint Tenancy.

marmitestainz

Just to follow up here (As I've often come across pertinent threads on forums just dropped, annoyingly)

I have now finally been able to get in contact with an adviser at Shelter Scotland.

It appears I was right the first time, both parties in the joint tenancy are required...

28-07-2017, 16:50 PM
Reply to Legality and procedure of ending (SSTA) Joint Tenancy.

marmitestainz

I'm not sure either in this particular case, but as I mentioned my mother used to work for the Aberdeenshire council. Although a separate council to the City, I assume the regulations are very similar. What I said above is what they do in Aberdeenshire.

I really need some help from someone...

26-07-2017, 21:49 PM
Reply to Legality and procedure of ending (SSTA) Joint Tenancy.

MrShed

I think what you are describing is English law not Scottish law, but could be wrong....

26-07-2017, 21:34 PM
Reply to Legality and procedure of ending (SSTA) Joint Tenancy.

marmitestainz

As far as I can make out from where I've got now,
What *should* have happened was an official closing of the joint tenancy agreement on the 14th of May.
At that point a new agreement should have been signed by myself as I carried on living in the flat.

Both my ex and myself...

26-07-2017, 21:29 PM
Reply to Legality and procedure of ending (SSTA) Joint Tenancy.

MrShed

But theres no legal requirement for this?...

26-07-2017, 21:10 PM
Reply to Legality and procedure of ending (SSTA) Joint Tenancy.

marmitestainz

My 2nd reply:

****,

As far as I understand all parties in a joint tenancy should be made aware of any submitted termination.

Also I read ''You need to tell us if you normally live in the property with your husband, wife or partner because we also need their agreement.''...

26-07-2017, 21:03 PM
Reply to Legality and procedure of ending (SSTA) Joint Tenancy.

marmitestainz

I've been trying to call them all day, I get 'All our call handlers are busy, call back later.' No queue, just disconnection.
Will keep trying until I get hold of someone.

I'm under a time constraint to appeal for backdated benefits. In her last message my housing officer stated she...

26-07-2017, 21:02 PM
Reply to Legality and procedure of ending (SSTA) Joint Tenancy.

theartfullodger

Have you spoken with Shelter Scotland? If so, what did they state, please?

If not, please do so.

26-07-2017, 19:09 PM
Reply to Legality and procedure of ending (SSTA) Joint Tenancy.

marmitestainz

Yes. And if the council are legally required to have confirmation from both joint tenants it would be unlawful for them to grant a single tenant termination without this.

Unless she forged my signature or something like that I'm not sure why I was not contacted.

If indeed there...

26-07-2017, 13:37 PM

Latest Topics