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The Committee has also made efforts to listen to the views of underrepresented groups as part of its work on the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill and its inquiry into damp and mould in social and private rented housing.
Eviction grounds in private rented cases are discretionary
If a private rented tenant has not moved out of their home at the end of the notice period, the landlord will need to get an eviction order from the First-Tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) ('the Tribunal').
Eviction grounds in private rented cases are discretionary
If a private rented tenant has not moved out their home at the end of the notice period, the landlord will need to get an eviction order from the First-Tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) ('the Tribunal').
This ground can only be used where it is reasonable to grant the order and suitable alternative accommodation will be provided for the existing tenant. The Scottish Government has argued that, at a time when social housing is a scarce resource and allocated on housing needs, social landlords are unlikely to use this power as they would need to rehouse the p...
Bills and laws
Draft proposal date:
16 February 2017
Proposal for a Bill to establish a Pubs Code in Scotland to govern the relationship between tenants of tied pubs and their owners, and an Adjudicator to enforce the Code..
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
9 September 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what research it has conducted on the screening of non-FAST (face, arms, speech, time) stroke symptoms, since the publication of the 2023 National Clinical Guideline for Stroke.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
14 March 2023
While the focus of the emergency measures continues to be on protecting tenants, the Scottish Government recognises that the ongoing impacts of the cost crisis may also be being experienced by some private landlords.
Committee reports
Date published:
21 November 2024
Accordingly, clause 49(2) creates a criminal offence relating to discrimination against prospective tenants who receive social security benefits, for which landlords and anyone acting directly or indirectly on their behalf may be fined, on summary conviction.
Police Scotland are investigating, Moray Council now have investigated and found they were not informed of the “Welfare visit”. When as a young man in basic training at Royal Air Force Swinderby, a Chaplain spoke these words on ethics and morality.
S5W-06530 Anas Sarwar: To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to roll out HPV primary screening. S5W-06531 Anas Sarwar: To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to make cervical screening more accessible in order to increase coverage.