How do landlords in Scotland handle tenants who refuse to allow access for mandatory safety checks (gas, EICR) and what are the legal ramifications if I don't get them done?

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In Scotland, landlords must exhaust all reasonable efforts to ensure mandatory safety checks like gas and EICR are completed. Documenting refusal is crucial, as failure to complete these checks carries significant legal penalties.

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