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Rent arrears and repossession – Scottish secure tenancies

Learn how social landlords can evict tenants with Scottish secure tenancies for rent arrears, the legal steps involved, and what happens in court.

  • Price: £40.00 + VAT
  • Date: 1 October 2025
  • Delivery: webinar
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Webinar date and time

1 October 2025 from 2-3pm, live via Zoom.

Who this webinar is for

You do not need any prior knowledge of rent arrears or Scottish secure tenancies to attend this course.

It is suitable if you are new to a role as a housing adviser or work for a local authority in Scotland dealing with housing issues. It is also appropriate for those in the third sector who provide housing advice.

Webinar details

This webinar covers:

  • what to do when rent arrears start

  • the legal steps landlords must follow before going to court

  • how eviction proceedings work and what happens in court

  • how to assess a tenant’s situation and offer practical advice

  • the importance of following the correct legal process

What you will learn

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • understand the eviction process for rent arrears under Scottish secure tenancies

  • identify early intervention options to help manage arrears

  • explain the legal paperwork and court process

  • support tenants by giving clear, practical advice

Our training for groups

Our training courses are also available for groups of 6 or more.

We can deliver training to your group at a time and date of your choice.

Please contact us at trainingscotland@shelter.org.uk or call 0344 515 2477 to discuss your training needs.