Question reference: S6W-24690
- Asked by: Katy Clark, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 19 January 2024
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Current status: Answered by Patrick Harvie on 2 February 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to introduce the proposed Housing Bill outlined in its rented sector strategy, A New Deal for Tenants.
Answer
Our Programme for Government published in September 2023 committed to the introduction of a Housing Bill this parliamentary year. This Bill will deliver our New Deal for Tenants including the introduction of long-term rent controls for the Private Rented Sector; creating new tenants’ rights; and introducing new duties aimed at the prevention of homelessness.