Author Archives: Mark Provan

SECAB Phase 2 – Making decisions

After we have a list of owners of properties, it is time for the owners to start making decisions. It is almost certain that the default rules in the Tenements Act of 2004 apply to decision-making in our tenements. Disclaimer: this is not legal advice. I am not offering legal advice. For legal advice, contactContinue reading “SECAB Phase 2 – Making decisions”

SECAB Phase 1 – Making contact

Before we can do anything, we need to know who owns the flats in these tenements. Property ownership is a matter of public record in Scotland. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always make it easy to find the owner. At the time this project was started, are living in an extraordinary period where unnecessary close physical contactContinue reading “SECAB Phase 1 – Making contact”

SECAB for me: private landlords

We want to work with landlords to provide a quality garden for use by their tenants. This will improve the lives of your tenants, and make them more likely to stay. You will also find it easier to attract tenants. More likely to stay and more interest at viewings means fewer and shorter void periods,Continue reading “SECAB for me: private landlords”

SECAB for me: private tenants

All residents, regardless of their tenure or background, will be able to benefit from and contribute towards the SECAB project. SECAB will talk directly to your landlord once we know who they are. If we do not know who they are, then we may need your help to find out. We know the laws thatContinue reading “SECAB for me: private tenants”

SECAB for me: owner-occupiers

All residents, regardless of their tenure or background, will be able to benefit from and contribute towards the SECAB project. As an owner-occupier, you get to experience the two sides of the SECAB coin: Being responsible for the decisions we make and the financial cost of them Being able to benefit personally from the newContinue reading “SECAB for me: owner-occupiers”

SECAB for me: social housing tenants

All residents, regardless of their tenure or background, will be able to benefit from and contribute towards the SECAB project. For social housing tenants, there will be less to do. SECAB is making contact with the registered social housing providers in these flats. For most, this will be Port of Leith Housing Association. For some,Continue reading “SECAB for me: social housing tenants”