Supporting Evidence When applying to the First-tier Tribunal to evict a tenant, landlords must prove that one or more of the statutory eviction grounds exist. The tribunal won’t accept bare claims or assumptions. Supporting evidence […]

The Eviction Process in Scotland: Residential Property Eviction from residential property in Scotland is a legally regulated process designed to strike a balance between the rights of tenants and landlords. Landlords cannot simply remove tenants

Residential Property Eviction in Scotland: Sheriff Court Process and AT6 Notice to Leave Evicting tenants in residential properties in Scotland is strictly regulated by legislation, which protects tenants while also providing landlords with lawful means

Commercial (Sheriff Court) Eviction and Enforcement in Scotland Commercial leases in Scotland are regulated very differently from residential tenancies. Instead of the Housing and Property Chamber, all commercial lease disputes are handled in the ordinary

 A Complete Guide to Sheriff Court Eviction Procedures Commercial landlords in Scotland cannot evict tenants by force or threat without due legal process. Eviction from commercial premises is a formal court process governed by the

Commercial Property (Sheriff Court) Commercial leases in Scotland operate under a different legal framework from residential tenancies. While residential evictions typically involve the First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber), commercial landlord and tenant disputes fall

Ordinary Cause Initial Writ (Form G1 or Form 13.2-A/B) The Ordinary Cause Initial Writ is the formal document used to begin an ordinary cause action in the Sheriff’s Court in Scotland. It is the procedure

Simple Procedure Claim Form (Form 6A) The Simple Procedure Claim Form (Form 6A) is the standard court document used in Scotland to start a simple procedure case in the Sheriff Court. The simple procedure is

Summary Cause Summons (Form 1) The Summary Cause Summons (Form 1) is the formal court document used in Scotland to initiate proceedings in the Sheriff’s Court under the Summary Cause Rules. This process is designed

Notice of Irritancy A Notice of Irritancy is a key legal mechanism used by landlords in Scotland to terminate a commercial lease when a tenant breaches its terms—most commonly by failing to pay rent. Unlike