Short Scottish secure tenancies

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This section explains what a short Scottish secure tenancy (SSST) is and what your rights are if you have an SSST agreement with the council, a housing association or a housing cooperative.

About SSSTs

This page explains what a short Scottish secure tenancy (SSST) is, who will have one and how it can be converted to a Scottish secure tenancy, with increased rights.

SSST rights

As a short Scottish secure tenant you have more limited rights than a Scottish secure tenant. You can be evicted more easily, you have no right to buy your home and no-one can succeed to your tenancy if you die. This page explains your rights.


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