12 July 2016
The Model Scottish secure tenancy agreement (SST), which registered social landlords (RSLs) will be familiar with, includes various references to the right to buy (RTB).
For example:
- Section 6 (ending the tenancy) gives the purchase of the house as a ground for ending the tenancy.
- Section 8 (information and consultation) obliges the RSL to provide information on RTB and the likely consequences of RTB to the tenant.
- Section 10 (general) confirms that the tenant may have the RTB, subject to the legislation.
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The legislation that requires the inclusion of these terms in any SST will be repealed on 1 August and, therefore, on or after 1 August 2016, BTO recommends:
- New SSTs are amended – to avoid any confusion – by deletion of any provisions that mention RTB
- When new tenants are signing SSTs they are advised that the RTB no longer exists.
There is no need to amend SSTs signed before 1 August 2016.
Contact: Marion Davis Senior Associate E: mda@bto.co.uk T. 0141 221 8012