Even with Covid-19, disputes happen. New guide to dispute resolution in Scotland
Even at these trying times we as Solicitors continue to be asked about how to resolve disputes. The purpose of this video is to give you as best a guide as we can as to how to resolve disputes. I will go on very soon to explain some of the areas in which we advise […]
Scotland Sees Fall in Civil Law Cases
Recent statistics from Scotland’s Chief Statistician have revealed that the number of civil law cases initiated in Scottish courts has fallen to its lowest since current statistics began in 2008-09. There were a total of 76,800 civil law cases raised in the financial year 2014-15, a drop of 42% since 2008-09. However, the number of […]
Sub-Letting is an Issue for Landlords and Tenants
As many as one in six (17%) tenants in the UK admit to having rented out part or all of their property to someone who isn’t on the lease agreement, new research by Direct Line for Business has found. A quarter of tenants who sub-let their property didn’t check the terms of their lease to […]
Solving Disputes Online
A new platform to help consumers and traders solve online disputes over a purchase made online has been launched by the European Commission. The Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform offers a single point of entry that allows EU consumers and traders to settle their disputes for both domestic and cross-border online purchases. This is done […]
Litigation Solicitor Vacancy in Glasgow – what could you bring to our team?
Complete Clarity Solicitors is looking for an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join its Glasgow office. What type of solicitor am I looking for? My business needs to employ a good all round lawyer. At Complete Clarity Solicitors, my team and I currently advise on pretty much any area of Scots Law. Can you do this? […]
Court Reform Continues with Opening of Civil Sheriff Appeal Court
The recent opening of Scotland’s Civil Sheriff Appeal Court has marked the next step in the biggest modernisation of Scotland’s courts in a century. The new Sheriff Appeal Court will hear civil appeals from sheriff courts as part of Government reforms that aim to ensure the right cases are heard in the right courts. This […]
Anti-Social Behaviour Will Still be Grounds for Eviction
Housing Minister Margaret Burgess has reassured landlords that anti-social behaviour by tenants will be grounds for eviction under the new Private Tenancies Bill. During a Q&A with Scottish landlords to mark National Landlords Day, Margaret Burgess said the Private Tenancies Bill will enable landlords to manage their property and deal with anti-social behaviour. “Anti-social behaviour […]
Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill Published
The Scottish Government has published its Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill, which it says will ensure tenants have more security, stability and predictability when privately renting a home in Scotland. Proposals in the bill include: A more streamlined system with no confusing pre-tenancy notices, modernised grounds for repossession and easier-to-understand tenancy agreements. Legislation which will […]
Consumer Rights Act Gives New Rights to Consumers
Consumers who buy digital products, such as music downloads or ebooks, now have new legal rights when these products are faulty. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 came into force on 1st October and introduced specific rules entitling shoppers to a repair or replacement when digital products are faulty. The law will also clarify rules around […]
Civil Court Reforms Come into Force
Tuesday 22nd September marked the start of the new legal year and also saw the official launch of the new All-Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court and the Sheriff Appeal Court. The new courts are part of a package of reforms to Scotland’s court system heralded by the Scottish Civil Courts Review, which found that the […]
