FAQs on Tenement Maintenance Plans in Scotland
What is a Tenement Maintenance Plan (TMP)?
A TMP is a formal, multi-year plan for maintaining the shared parts of a tenement building: scheduling inspections, repairing roofs and walls, budgeting for future works, and ensuring safety and compliance.
When might TMPs become mandatory?
The Scottish Government is actively considering legal reforms, including compulsory owners’ associations, five-year inspections, and repair reserve funds. Drafts and proposals are in discussion, but as of now TMPs are not compulsory everywhere.
What happens if not all owners agree to a TMP?
Depending on how deeds or title documents are written, decision-making will vary. Some reforms propose majority voting or legal obligations via owners’ associations. Disagreements may be resolved through the Tenement Management Scheme or, eventually, via compulsory legal frameworks.
Will TMPs make my bills higher?
Potentially, yes—because regular and preventative maintenance costs money. But the idea is that TMPs reduce large, sudden bills by spreading costs more evenly and avoiding expensive emergency work. Over time, this tends to save money and avoid disruption.
Can I get help funding or grants for required maintenance?
Yes: there are advice services, grants, and support schemes in parts of Scotland. Local authorities, heritage bodies, or national programmes may offer assistance for essential works, energy efficiency or safety repairs.
Find out more about Tenement Maintenance Plans, what they are and what we are doing to help in our blog article.