Notice to Prospective Tenant of Short Secure Tenancy | Scotland

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.

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.