Notice to Prospective Tenant of Short Secure Tenancy | Scotland

Start proceedings to evict a tenant in Scotland by serving the tenant with this Form AT6 Notice of Intention to Raise Proceedings for Possession.

• This form is for assured tenancies, under Section 19 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988.
• The Notice informs the tenant that you intend to apply to the First-Tier Tribunal for an Order for possession of the rental premises.
• It sets out the reason(s) that the landlord is seeking possession. It also includes information to the tenant regarding their rights and responsibilities.
• Form AT6 Scotland Notice to Raise Proceedings for Possession is available in PDF format directly from the Scottish Government website.

Scottish tenants, use this Request to Terminate Tenancy form to advise the Housing Council that you wish to relinquish your tenancy.

• The Request form also states the reasons why you want to terminate the tenancy.
• The form must be signed by the tenant (or joint tenant) and a representative of the council.
• If applicable, the tenant's spouse must also sign to indicate that he/she relinquishes his/her rights under the Matrimonial Homes (Family Protection) (Scotland) Act.

This Scotland Request to Terminate Tenancy form is provided in MS Word format, and is easy to download, fill in and print.

Let rental units to tenants with this Short Scottish Secure Tenancy Agreement, in accordance with the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001.

• The tenancy runs for a specified period of time, but if neither party terminates the tenancy, it will be automatically renewed for the same period. In some circumstances, the tenancy will automatically convert to a Scottish secure tenancy after 12 months.
• The council will consult the tenant prior to any increase in rent or service charges.
• The tenant is responsible for keeping the property clean and in good order.
• The tenant must take his/her turn with the other tenants in keeping the common parts clean and tidy.
• If the tenant has exclusive use of a garden, the tenant must maintain it and keep it tidy. If the garden is shared with other tenants, they must all take turns to maintain it.
• The council is responsible for keeping the property wind and watertight, tenantable and fit for human habitation.
• One pet is allowed without the council's permission, unless the dwelling is a sheltered housing property or flat. Certain animals are not allowed under any circumstances.
• Tenants must not engage in harassment or anti-social behaviour, which could result in the tenancy being ended.
• The tenant may take in lodgers, sub-let the property, assign or exchange the tenancy only with the council's written permission.
• Circumstances under which the tenancy will convert to a Scottish secure tenancy.

The Short Scottish Secure Tenancy Agreement is fully editable to meet your needs. Affordable, convenient, easy to use.

• the tenant's rights and obligations,
• the landlord's duties regarding repairs and maintenance,
• how the tenancy may be ended, and
• how the tenant can make a complaint against another tenant or against the council.