Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface ix
4. Table of Statutes x
5. Table of Statutory Instruments xxiv
6. Table of European Legislation xxx
7. Table of Cases xxxi
8. Introduction 1
9. 1 Historical Context and Important Concepts 6
10. 2 Unlawful Eviction and Harassment 30
11. 3 Terminating the Lease 48
12. 4 Scottish Secure Tenancies 79
13. 5 Scottish Secure Tenancies: Recovery of Possession 121
14. 6 Short Scottish Secure Tenancies 176
15. 7 Assured and Short Assured Tenancies 218
16. 8 Grounds for Possession of Assured Tenancies 265
17. 9 Private Residential Tenancies 292
18. 10 Grounds for Eviction under the 2016 Act 333
19. 11 Public Law, Human Rights and Equality Act Defences 369
20. 12 Other Occupiers 411
21. 13 Eviction Actions in the Sheriff Court 436
22. 14 Tribunal Procedure 476
23. 15 Other Issues in Eviction Proceedings; Post Decree 492
24. Appendix: Eviction Proceedings and the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 525
25. Index 548