This achieves a similar outcome as the agreed amendments at Stage 2 but ensures the role of Parliament in deciding whether to approve such regulations is respected. 7 Section 38(3): Inserted new A regulation making power is needed to ensure section 48A(4A) and (4B) of the that, should monitoring of the operation of the Private Housing (Tenancies) new measures indicate that the 2 month pre- (Scotland) Act 2016 – power to notice period is too short in practice, then the vary the minimum and maximum timescale can be changed to address any pre-notice periods specified in negative consequences for joint tenants. section 48A(1)(a) and power to vary the period within which the The pre-notice period is intended to provide joint-tenant must provide the sufficient time for negotiations between all parties other joint tenants with a copy of (joint tenants and the landlord).