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PE2150: Amend the Scottish Housing Regulator’s mandate or create a body to protect owners of ex-council properties

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to expand the mandate of the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) or establish a dedicated body to ensure owners of ex-council properties receive the support and protection they need to deal with significant structural issues. The new or amended regulator should:

provide oversight and advocacy for owners of ex-council properties experiencing structural crises
monitor standards and safety through ongoing inspections and the implementation of mitigation measures to maintain safety standards in homes, particularly when systemic issues affect multiple properties
coordinate support and facilitate clearer pathways for owners of ex-council houses to access advice, financial aid, or alternative accommodation where properties become uninhabitable due to structural risks and where local authorities may have a conflict of interest
ensure transparency by requiring relevant authorities to disclose known structural risks and safety failures and provide clear information on the presence of hazards like RAAC to owners of ex-council homes.

Petitioner: Wilson Chowdhry

Status: Under consideration

Date published: 25 March 2025

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