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Conversion of long leases into ownership proposed

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Summary

Some properties in Scotland are held on leases for 'ultra-long' periods of time, such as 999 years. In law, the holder of such a lease resembles an owner, yet might be subject to "an inappropriate degree of control" by the landlord, such as termination of the lease without compensation.

This Report from the Scottish Law Commission proposes the conversion of such long leases to ownership. The proposed scheme is modelled on the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000.

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Law-Making Explained

This is a Report from the Scottish Law Commission (Scottish Law Commission Report No 204).

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How does it affect me?

If you are a leaseholder or landlord of property in Scotland, this might affect you: the Scottish Law Commission recommends converting long leases, for example, of extended periods like 999 years, into full legal ownership.

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