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First-tier Tribunal: how Scottish housing disputes are handled

First-tier Tribunal: how Scottish housing disputes are handled

The sheriff court no longer handles most private-rent cases. Since 1 Dec 2017, the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing & Property Chamber) hears eviction/possession, rent and repairing standard applications in an accessible, fee-free forum. It was interesting to hear that the Scottish Government’s forthcoming Housing Bill will include plans to create a new housing tribunal, […]