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: Closed

Date published: 25 March 2025

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