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The Legal Position

We will prepare the tenancy agreement for you. Usually we will create an Assured Shorthold tenancy which is the industry "norm" and entitles the Landlord to possession of the property at the end of the fixed term. The tenancy agreement details the areas of responsibility between you, your tenant and ourselves as your agent, basically confirming to all parties who is liable for what in connection with the property. It also clarifies what can or cannot be done to the property, such as who is liable for repairs or damages, maintenance and utility type charges.

The signing of a tenancy agreement is not sufficient in itself to regain possession of your property, and we will prepare various Housing Act notices which must also be served in conjunction with the agreements. Execution of all documents, both initially and on any renewals, is all part of the service we provide on your behalf, including signing such documents for you as Agent of the Landlord.

With all tenancies, the minimum initial period is normally a six month let, the maximum we would advise at any one time is twelve months. Renewals can be for any length of time, although for control purposes we would only advise a twelve month maximum. However if you wish to entertain a longer let and the tenant is in agreement, then we would discuss this and proceed on the basis of your instructions to us.

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The level of service provided and relative legislation applicable may be subject to local and regional variations from that stated in the general brochure. Please contact us for full details and variations

As part of the Housing Scotland Act 2006 legislation has been introduced providing new rights for Private Sector Tenants through the Private Rented Housing Panel please click on following button for further details and information.

It is now a legal requirement to Register with your local authority as a Landlord and to avoid the neccessity of Castle Estates deducting tax from the rent received all Overseas Landlords must apply for a tax exemption certificate.

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