Rent (Scotland) Act 1984

101 Landlord’s consent to work.S

(1)It shall be a term of every protected or statutory tenancy (unless express provision is made to the contrary in the tenancy agreement) that the tenant shall not carry out work, other than interior decoration, in relation to the dwelling-house without the consent in writing of the landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

(2)In this section, and in Schedule [F15 to the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987] as it applies to a protected or statutory tenancy, “work” means—

(a)alteration, improvement or enlargement of the dwelling-house or of any fittings or fixtures;

(b)addition of new fittings or fixtures (including wireless or television aerials);

(c)erection of a garage, shed or other structure,

but does not include repairs or maintenance of any of these.

(3)The provisions of Schedule [F15 to the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987] shall have effect as terms of every protected or statutory tenancy as they have effect as terms of secure tenancies.

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