Faculty Of Advocates

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The Faculty of Advocates’ Laigh Hall will become a Santa’s Grotto, as members and staff look to make it a memorable Christmas for vulnerable families in Fife. Donations of presents and Xmas treats are being taken during the week 7-12 December, and will be stored in the Laigh Hall before being tr

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Reform of legislation relating to the private rented housing sector has been applauded by the Faculty of Advocates, although it has queried some aspects of the proposed changes. In a written submission to MSPs on the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill, the Faculty said it was “undesirable

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More flexibility in the system for seeking repossession of properties in the private rented sector has been welcomed by the Faculty of Advocates. Initial proposals by the Scottish Government last year had listed eight grounds for landlords to use for repossession, and each was to be mandatory – if

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