Scottish Law of Leases, 5th Edition

Author: Angus McAllister
Publisher: Bloomsbury Professional (formerly Tottel Publishing)
ISBN: 9781526513915

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781847665669
Published In: February 2021
Format: Paperback , 550 pages
Jurisdiction: Scotland ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Covering residential, commercial and agricultural leases the fifth edition provides guidance on a wide range of topics including local authority tenancies, crofts, the Agricultural Holdings Acts and valuations of market rent.

The fifth edition:
- Takes full account of recent legislative changes including the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 and the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Act 2013.
- Details relevant new case law and the many changes in residential leases including legislation to abolish sales of public sector housing (the 'Right to Buy' scheme) and the introduction of the new 'private residential tenancy' covering renting rights.
- Covers the Scottish Law Commission's review of commercial leases regarding how leases are terminated.
- Covers the new Modern Limited Duration Tenancy for agricultural tenants, introduced by the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.

PART 1: INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 Introduction
PART 2: GENERAL LANDLORD AND TENANT LAW
Chapter 2 Basic legal requirements
Chapter 3 Rights and obligations of the parties
Chapter 4 Legal remedies of the parties 1: standard breach of contract remedies
Chapter 5 Legal remedies of the parties 2: irritancy
Chapter 6 Legal remedies of the parties 3: hypothec and summary diligence
Chapter 7 Assignation and subletting; interposed leases
Chapter 8 Long leases
Chapter 9 Succession to leases
Chapter 10 Termination of leases
PART 3 COMMERCIAL LEASES
Chapter 11 Commercial lease terms
Chapter 12 Rent reviews
Chapter 13 Service charges
Chapter 14 Tenancy of shops
PART 4 AGRICULTURAL LEASES
Chapter 15 Agricultural leases
Chapter 16 Crofts and small landholdings
PART 5 RESIDENTIAL LEASES
Chapter 17 The private sector: assured and regulated tenancies
Chapter 18 Social tenancies: Scottish secure tenancies
Chapter 19 Repairs and improvements
Chapter 20 Right to buy
Chapter 21 Private landlord regulation
Chapter 22 Unfair lease terms
Appendix 1 Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985, sections 4 to 7
Appendix 2 Tenancy of Shops (Scotland) Act 1949