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Short Scottish Secure Tenancy
(used by the council in certain limited circumstances)
What is a Scottish Short Secure Tenancy?
A Scottish Short Secure Tenancy is a tenancy which lasts for a specified period of time, of at least 6 months, which can be terminated as soon as it reaches its end. Certain tenants have Short Scottish Secure Tenancies because of their particular circumstances. The main differences in the conditions of this tenancy are that we can bring the tenancy to an end more easily, as a court will not question the reason for eviction.
Tenants with a Short Scottish Secure Tenancies:
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only have 'security of tenure' (the right to live in the house) for the period of the tenancy
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do not have certain statutory rights like sub-letting the home, or on death, for a member of their family to take over the tenancy
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are not eligible to buy their council house.
When can the Council grant a Short Scottish Secure Tenancy?
The council can grant a Short Scottish Secure Tenancy where there has been a history of anti-social conduct on the part of the tenant, or a member of their household, or where the Council is allowed to grant a temporary let e.g. to someone who is homeless, or to new council tenants, as on a trial basis.