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[theartfullodger]

The FTT makes it's own mind up, based on evidence. There appear to be multiple blown units, an agent who's been asked multiple times and lack of communication. I'd see what FTT decide.

But possibly likely landlord will take action to fix to avoid FTT.

But, I am not a lawyer....

[theartfullodger]

Is this in fixed term or periodic please?? (If fixed term any notice is invalid).

You can always ASK someone to leave: Or bribe them.

[theartfullodger]

There is a formal repairing standard in Scotland, different from England. Certainly FTT a good move.

Lodger not Dodger, I don't dodge.

[theartfullodger]

Since the Tories have been massively reducing funding to councils, without taking away their responsibilities, they've been forced to find new income.

The cheek is from Bozo and his chums, not councils.

[theartfullodger]

Check shelter Scotland website for guidance, if still unsure 'phone them 0808 800 4444

Write (yes, write/email, keep copy, copy agent) to landlord (yes landlord) detailing repair issues, calm and polite.

[theartfullodger]

There are no tiers in England tomorrow. But there are in Scotland.

[theartfullodger]

Agreed, give valid notice (in writing, email, get proof of posting). Leave by expiry, Take LOADS of photos (not very good quality images - think about it), make sure you return keys or post back through letter-box by expiry.

Doubt landlord will sue. But he has the right to if he wishes....

[theartfullodger]

Hope your s48 notice also complied with s3, (they usually will), if not possible fines & criminal conviction, sadly rarely enforced.

Tenant does not have to agree to any changes of tenancy (apart from landlord) or any new AST.

Bear with me, think about offerring a new AST...

[theartfullodger]

Thank you for your kind words! Sadly I'm nothing like so good looking..

Yes, 2x"Sheriff's officers " (Scottish court bailiff equivalents..) turned up on my doorstep, large gentlemen probably ex-coppers: Demanding thousands: I was living on what the Scots call " a scheme"...

[theartfullodger]

Think it may be LL & Tenant Act 1954 - see
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga...-3/56/contents

Found a reference to it from Mssrs Shelter here...
https://england.shelter.org.uk/legal...d_from_protect...

[theartfullodger]

You can ask. Probably worth offering to contribute. Arguably rest of building would benefit also, perhaps get all leaseholders together on this

[theartfullodger]

After you've looked at website if more questions 'phone shelter Scotland free helpline 0808 800 4444.

Expect a wait from this overworked charity

[theartfullodger]

Follow excellent advice from CaB on bailiffs, especially the bit on if it's not your debt.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/de...take/bailiffs/

I used to get this quite a bit in houses in the Scottish highlands (ie a long drive from debt collector)...

[theartfullodger]

I 'umbly disagree. There's a range,as always, as with when buying a house sometimes it's a tip, sometimes it's immacculate. Some properties are rented out when brand new, tenants 1st occupants.

But your experience may be different.

Best wishes to all....

[theartfullodger]

Yes, don't pay.

Mould can be nasty. I consider myself relatively fit, pensioner as it happens. Used to do a lot of hill walking (scotland, 3000ft+, ie serious uphill drags, big lung usage). Had two occasions that mould was in my (I own) rented different houses. Causes obviously fixed...

[theartfullodger]

Guidance in shelter Scotland website

[theartfullodger]

In writing?

[theartfullodger]

Assuming (confirm or not please) this is not halls of residence & your tenancy is a "room only" one not a joint tenancy for the whole house.

I'd say they can show common areas (kitchen, stairs, sitting room) and other bedrooms apart fro your but not yours. I'd write (yes,...

[theartfullodger]

There are real tennis courts in a few residential builings (eg Hampton Court, Fontainebleau, Petworth House,)...

[theartfullodger]

Why aren't you using s21 and MCoL??