What is the Lead Tenancies Scheme?
The Lead Tenancies Scheme is very similar to the Council’s Leasing Scheme. This Government grant scheme is designed to bring suitable empty properties back into good condition and residential use. The scheme offers a renovation grant and works like this:
- A private landlord lets a property to a housing association (the 'lead tenant')
- If the house or flat needs improvement work then the lead tenant (the housing association) can get a Scottish Government grant, depending on how many years the landlord is willing to lease to the lead tenant.
- The housing association then sub-lets the renovated house or flat to an applicant on their waiting list on a Short Assured Tenancy (of six months duration but renewable) at an affordable rent.
- The lead tenant (the housing association) remains legally responsible for the regular payment of rent to the property owner. The proper management and maintenance of the house and its return in good condition at the lease expiry date is also their responsibility.
Where can I get more information?
More information, is available from the local Scottish Government office:
Scottish Government
Highlands & Islands Area Office
Urquhart House
Beechwood Business Park
Inverness IV2 3BW
Tel: (01463) 711272 Fax: (01463) 711301
Web site: www.scotland.gov.uk
| Return to index