Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant

It is important to remember that both tenants and landlords have rights and responsibilities.  If you are experiencing difficulties in the tenancy information can be found on the following links for advice and assistance.  It is also important to be aware that the law differs in Scotland from the rest of the UK.

As a tenant, you must pay the rent and comply with the other conditions of the tenancy agreement. You must not cause any damage or disturbance and must report any repairs required to the landlord. In return, you have the right to quiet enjoyment while staying in the property, know how to contact your landlord and know the terms of your tenancy.

Landlords and tenants can contact the Homeowners Service (Private Sector) for up to date information and advice on anything to do with the tenancy.

The most important thing to remember is that if you are not sure of where to go for help, or if the advice you have been given elsewhere is accurate, the Homeowners Service (Private Sector)will be able to assist.

Private rented tenancies can break down due to a lack of communication on both sides and talking and asking questions are important to help resolve issues before they reach a crisis point.

Private Landlords have a duty to register with the Local Authority, you can find out here if a landlord is registered  Private Landlord Register

WASTE MANAGEMENT

East Ayrshire Council is  committed to implementing a programme of waste management based on the principles of sustainability and advocate the disposal of waste as close as possible to its point of origin and the reduction of waste at source.

This approach includes:  

• minimising the generation of waste products
• seeking added value from wastes where we can
• promoting safe recovery of hazardous waste and reviewing safe disposal methods for non-hazardous waste

Individuals and businesses alike need to reduce, reuse and recycle waste wherever possible, leaving disposal as the last option.

For further information please see:-

Rubbish and Recycling Information

Useful websites

For information on landlord registration, repairs, rents, advice and assistance for any matter in relation to private rented accommodation

Scottish Government

The Scottish Government website has all up to date information in relation to the private rented sector for both landlords and tenants

Scottish Government Policies – Private Renting

Citizens Advice Service

Scotland’s Citizens Advice Helpline 0800 028 1456 free, one-to-one and impartial general advice on employment, housing, debt, benefits and consumer issues like energy bills as well as many other topics

Citizens Advice Service

Housing Options Service

If you are at risk of losing your home and have been served with a Notice to Leave by your Landlord then you should contact the Housing Options Service who will assist and provide appropriate information and advice

Homelessness · East Ayrshire Council (east-ayrshire.gov.uk)

Shelter Scotland

Shelter Scotland don’t provide houses, but do provide answers. From homelessness to home owner, they have housing advice for everyone.

Shelter Scotland Advice

The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber)

The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber)

The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber) was formed to deal with determinations of rent or repair issues in private sector housing; assistance in exercising a landlord’s right of entry; and relatively informal and flexible proceedings to help resolve issues that arise between homeowners and property factors Scottish Association Landlords

Housing and Property Chamber