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Dear Spurtle,
 
What sort of a link does the Scottish Govt think will be magicked up, between having a Tenement Association and carrying out maintenance work?  [Breaking news: 12.12.25 and 16.12.25]
 
What realistically will be the impact, other than more work for those who do want to maintain their tenement?
 
Caroline Roussot

THREE SEXUAL ASSAULTS AROUND STOCKBRIDGE – POLICE SEEK INFORMATION

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Police Scotland released a press release yesterday which we reproduce below, unedited and in full.

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Detectives are appealing for information following three sexual assaults in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh on Friday, 12 December.

Around 5.20pm on Fettes Row, a woman was approached from behind by a man who sexually assaulted her and made sexual comments.

Around 5.30pm on Inverleith Row, a woman was walking her dog when a man approached her from behind and sexually assaulted her. He then walked down Inverleith Row towards Dundas Street.

OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS MUST REFLECT MODERN REALITIES

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Last week, we published an article summarising responses to the Scottish Law Commission's proposal for compulsory owners associations in Scotland's tenements. You can read it here.
Below, local resident Dennis O'Keeffe gives a professional appraisal of contemporary tenure realities and why absentee ownership, private-rented-sector growth and short-term letting churn must shape the design of any new arrangements.

 

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