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ScotGov: The Abolition of Bridge Tolls (Scotland) Bill has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament. The legislation is intended to enable the Scottish Government to abolish tolls on the Forth and Tay road bridge.

Press release ~ Abolition of Bridge Tolls (Scotland) Bill ~ Forth Bridge ~ Tay Road Bridge ~ Scottish Government – Road Bridges

ScotGov: A two-pronged initiative to ensure private rented homes are kept in a decent state of repair by landlords has been announced. A new Repairing Standard, which extends existing legal requirements, will set the benchmark for what tenants can expect.  

 

For example, it will mean that, for the first time, all private rented properties will have to be fitted with smoke alarms. And tenants who cannot agree with their landlord about whether or not the standard is being met will be able to take their case to the Private Rented Housing Panel (PRHP).  This new organisation will in most instances try to resolve issues by mutual agreement or mediation, but it will have the power to back this up with enforcement if necessary.

Press release ~ Private Rented Housing Panel ~ Repairing Standard – Guidance for LAs ~ Citizens Advice Scotland ~ Scottish Rural Property and Business Association (SRPBA) ~ Shelter Scotland ~ Scottish Association of Landlords