The Assured Tenancies (Notices to Quit Prescribed Information) (Scotland) Regulations 1988

• Citation: S.I. 1988/2067
• Sections: 5

Section 1

These Regulations may be cited as the Assured Tenancies (Notices to Quit Prescribed Information) (Scotland) Regulations 1988 and shall come into force on 2nd January 1989.

Section 2

Where a notice to quit is given by a landlord to terminate an assured tenancy under the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 that notice shall contain the information set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.

Section 1

Even after the Notice to Quit has run out, before the tenant can lawfully be evicted, the landlord must get an order for possession from the court.

Section 2

If a landlord issues a Notice to Quit but does not seek to gain possession of the house in question the contractual assured tenancy which has been terminated will be replaced by a statutory assured tenancy. In such circumstances the landlord may propose new terms for the tenancy and may seek an adjustment in rent at annual intervals thereafter.

Section 3

If a tenant does not know what kind of tenancy he has or is otherwise unsure of his rights he can obtain advice from a solicitor. Help with all or part of the cost of legal advice and assistance may be available under the Legal Aid legislation. A tenant can also seek help from a Citizens Advice Bureau or Housing Advisory Centre.