Your council has a number of powers it can use to enforce repairs. However, not every council has the resources to do so. This can stop a council from taking…
read moreThere are a number of options for enforcing repairs that you can take yourself, some with legal help. There are other solutions that can only be implemented by your local…
read moreIf a Simple Procedure claim is made against you and you do nothing about it, the court will almost automatically grant an order against you. If you have a court…
read moreYou should start the process of resolving complaints informally and work through the increasingly formal steps if you need. Start informally The first thing to do if you have a…
read moreSome rules apply to all flatted buildings, regardless of what the titles say. The rules that apply to every flat are: a requirement to have building insurance the Duty to Maintain…
read moreWhen you need to speak to a neighbour, prepare yourself in advance. Be prepared first of all, get your facts in order, so you know what options are available to both…
read moreAn owners' association is a formal arrangement between the owners of your building. It arranges regular meetings to discuss how your building will be managed and maintained. By 'formal' we…
read moreSome simple rules can help you to have a good meeting and keep owners coming back to finish business. You could circulate your meeting rules in advance. Take turns to…
read moreThere is legal protection for owners who do not agree with majority decisions. The circumstances are relatively limited. If the decision has been made using the default rules within the…
read moreAs always, check your title deeds to see what applies to your building. If there is nothing, or it is unworkable, then act as below. The default rules in the…
read moreLand ownership is public information, as is the name of landlords. Landlords You can search for the details of a private landlord through the Scottish Assessors website. However, this information is…
read moreThe first short talk of the day was delivered by architect Ingvar Maxwell, who explored the history of stone in Scottish buildings from the prehistoric age until the 20th century. He explained how…
Mortgage lenders now require that those buying flats with cladding to provide…
Your tenement may have a basement, sometimes used for living accommodation or…
Insulation, draught-proofing and improved glazing can save money, improve comfort and reduce…
Recent research suggests that traditional solid stone or brick walls provide better…
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