New Private Tenancy Services from Safe Deposit Scotland

SDS Resolution is a free service operated by SafeDeposits Scotland and its aim is to help landlords and tenants to sustain tenancies and avoid the need for formal legal action.

They can deal with disputes relating to:

• Property standards
  
• Repairs
  
• Entry rights
  
• Rent arrears
  
• Threatened eviction
  
• Breach of tenancy terms
  
• Noise/antisocial behaviour (except serious antisocial activity).,
  

For more information see the SDS Resolution website

Safe & Sound service

This service has recently been launched with funding from the SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust and has been introduced by Scottish charity Deaf Action to provide Scottish landlords and deaf tenants equal access to information and advice on the property rental market. Resources for tenants include BSL guidance videos, expert advice and interpreter access.

You can read full details about Safe & Sound on the Deaf Action website.-conflicts-tenants-tickets-149133