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Simple procedure actions
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/complaints_and_court_action/raising_and_defending_actions_in_court/simple_procedure_actions
Small claims is the simplest type of civil law case that sheriff courts can deal with.Check the process of raising and defending an action in a small claims court in Scotland.|Small claims is the simplest type of civil law case that sheriff courts can deal with.Check the process of raising and defending an action in a small claims court in Scotland.
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Checklists
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/downloads_and_tools/checklists
Loads to think about? Don't forget the essentials.|Loads to think about? Don't forget the essentials.
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Raising and defending actions in court
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/complaints_and_court_action/raising_and_defending_actions_in_court
If you are taking a case to court or defending a case, you need to know what to do, and what some technical legal terms mean, and this section can help.|If you are taking a case to court or defending a case, you need to know what to do, and what some technical legal terms mean, and this section can help.
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Solicitors' fees and charges
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/complaints_and_court_action/legal_costs/solicitors_fees_and_charges
Solicitors can charge fees for their advice and representation. Depending on what your case is about, there may also be other costs. This page explains more.|Solicitors can charge fees for their advice and representation. Depending on what your case is about, there may also be other costs. This page explains more.
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Ordinary cause actions
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/complaints_and_court_action/raising_and_defending_actions_in_court/ordinary_cause_actions
If your case involves a claim for more than £5,000 or is about an issue that involves complicated law (like divorce) it'll be dealt with under ordinary cause procedure. This page explains more.|If your case involves a claim for more than £5,000 or is about an issue that involves complicated law (like divorce) it'll be dealt with under ordinary cause procedure. This page explains more.
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In-court advice services
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/complaints_and_court_action/legal_representation/in-court_advice_services
Some larger sheriff courts provide in-court advice services. This page explains what they are, how they can help and where to find them.|Some larger sheriff courts provide in-court advice services. This page explains what they are, how they can help and where to find them.
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Dealing with rent arrears
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/paying_for_a_home/rent_arrears/dealing_with_rent_arrears
It is important to act quickly if you have rent arrears, to prevent your rent arrears getting bigger and to avoid your landlord trying to evict you. This page tells you what to do if you have rent arrears.|It is important to act quickly if you have rent arrears, to prevent your rent arrears getting bigger and to avoid your landlord trying to evict you. This page tells you what to do if you have rent arrears.
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Unprotected deposits
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/paying_for_a_home/deposits/unprotected_deposits
Not all deposits need to be registered. This page explains which deposits don't need to be registered, what a deposit covers and how to get your deposit back.|Not all deposits need to be registered. This page explains which deposits don't need to be registered, what a deposit covers and how to get your deposit back.
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Summary cause actions
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/complaints_and_court_action/raising_and_defending_actions_in_court/summary_cause_actions
Summary cause procedure deals with claims £3,000 to £5,000. If your landlord is taking you to court to try and evict you, they must use the summary cause procedure.|Summary cause procedure deals with claims £3,000 to £5,000. If your landlord is taking you to court to try and evict you, they must use the summary cause procedure.
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Courts in Scotland
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/complaints_and_court_action/structure_of_the_scottish_legal_system/courts_in_scotland
There are several different courts in Scotland. All of them deal with different kinds of cases and have different powers. This page should explain which court is dealing with your case.|There are several different courts in Scotland. All of them deal with different kinds of cases and have different powers. This page should explain which court is dealing with your case.