http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2011/14/body/enactedPrivate Rented Housing (Scotland) Act 2011Rented housingHouses in multiple occupationPrivate rented accommodationCouncil housingAntisocial behaviour and disorderKing's Printer for Scotland2016-11-04Part 1Registration of private landlords
1Fit and proper person: considerations1

In section 85 of the 2004 Act (section 84: considerations)—

a

in subsection (2)—

i

in paragraph (a), after sub-paragraph (i) insert—

ia

firearms (within the meaning of section 57(1) of the Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27));

,

ii

after that paragraph, insert—

aa

committed a sexual offence (within the meaning of section 210A(10) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 46));

,

b

after subsection (5) insert—

6

Examples of material which falls within subsection (2) (as mentioned in paragraph (c)(i) or (ii)) are (without prejudice to the generality of that provision)—

a

an offence or disqualification under—

i

this Part;

ii

Part 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 1);

b

a repairing standard enforcement order made under section 24(2) of that Act.

7

Examples of material which falls within subsection (3) are (without prejudice to the generality of that provision)—

a

an antisocial behaviour order (or any interim order) within the meaning of Part 2;

b

an antisocial behaviour notice within the meaning of Part 7.

8

Examples of material which falls within subsection (4) are (without prejudice to the generality of that provision)—

a

complaints and other information which come to the attention of the local authority concerning the relevant person or, as the case may be the person, in relation to the fulfilment of any financial obligation in respect of any house which is included in the application;

b

concerns and other information which come to the attention of the local authority in the exercise of any of its functions in connection with any house which is included in the application;

c

where section 85A(3)(b) applies, the relevant person fails to provide the certificate within the period the local authority directs.

9

The Scottish Ministers may by order modify subsection (2).

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2

In section 141(4)(a) of that Act (orders and regulations), after “83(7),” insert “85(9),”.

2Fit and proper person: criminal record certificate

After section 85 of the 2004 Act insert—

85AFit and proper person: criminal record certificate1

A local authority may, in deciding for the purposes of section 84(3) or (4) whether a relevant person is, or is no longer, a fit and proper person, require the relevant person to provide the local authority with a criminal record certificate (within the meaning of section 113A of the Police Act 1997 (c. 50)).

2

A local authority may require a criminal record certificate to be provided under subsection (1) only if it has reasonable grounds to suspect that the information provided with an application for entry in the register maintained under section 82(1) in relation to material falling within subsection (2), (3) or (4) of section 85 is, or has become, inaccurate.

3

Where a local authority has required a criminal record certificate to be provided under subsection (1)—

a

in the case of an application for entry in the register maintained under section 82(1), a relevant person may not be entered in the register until the certificate has been received by the local authority;

b

in the case of a relevant person entered in the register, the relevant person must provide the certificate within such reasonable period as the local authority directs.

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3Landlord registration number1

In section 84 of the 2004 Act (registration), after subsection (5) insert—

5A

An entry in a register under subsection (2)(a) shall state, in relation to the relevant person, a registration number (to be known as the “landlord registration number”).

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2

In section 86 of that Act (notification of registration or refusal to register), after subsection (1) insert—

1A

Where a local authority gives notice of the fact of registration under subsection (1)(a) it must, in doing so, give notice of the landlord registration number.

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3

In section 101 of that Act (interpretation of Part 8), after the definition of “landlord” insert—

“landlord registration number” has the meaning given by section 84(5A);

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4Appointment of agents

In section 88 of the 2004 Act (registered person: appointment of agent)—

a

after subsection (2) insert—

2A

Subject to subsections (2B) and (2C), the notice shall be accompanied by such fee as the local authority may determine.

2B

No fee shall be payable under subsection (2A) if, when the notice is given—

a

the person appointed is entered in the register as a relevant person; or

b

another relevant person’s entry in the register states that the person appointed acts for the other relevant person.

2C

The Scottish Ministers may by regulations prescribe for the purposes of subsection (2A)—

a

fees;

b

how fees are to be arrived at;

c

other cases in which no fee shall be payable.

,

b

after subsection (8) insert—

9

A registered person is guilty of an offence who, without reasonable excuse—

a

in giving notice under subsection (2), specifies information which is false in a material particular; or

b

fails to comply with subsection (2).

10

A person guilty of an offence under subsection (9) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

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5Access to register: additional information1

In section 88A(1) of the 2004 Act (access to register)—

a

in paragraph (a), before sub-paragraph (i) insert—

zi

confirmation of whether any application relating to the house has been made in accordance with section 83 but has not yet been determined;

,

b

in paragraph (a)(i), for “the owner” substitute “any owner of the house”,

c

in paragraph (b)—

i

after “applicant” insert

i

,

ii

after “register” insert

; and

ii

whether its register includes a note under section 92ZA of a decision to refuse that other person’s entry in, or to remove that other person from, the register.

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2

After section 92 of the 2004 Act insert—

92ZADuty to note refusals and removals1

Subsection (4) applies where—

a

a local authority decides to—

i

refuse to enter a person in its register under section 84(2)(b) or (7); or

ii

remove a person from its register under section 88(8) or 89(1) or (4); and

b

either—

i

the period for making an application to the sheriff in relation to the decision for the purposes of section 92(2) expires without an application being made; or

ii

such application is refused by the sheriff and—

A

the period for appealing against the sheriff’s decision expires without an appeal being made; or

B

such an appeal is refused by the sheriff principal.

2

Subsection (4) applies where—

a

a local authority decides to refuse to enter a person in its register under section 84(8); and

b

either—

i

the period for making an application to the sheriff in relation to the decision for the purposes of section 92(2) expires without an application being made; or

ii

such application is refused by the sheriff and—

A

the period for appealing against the sheriff’s decision expires without an appeal being made; or

B

such an appeal is refused by the sheriff principal.

3

Subsection (4) applies where a local authority removes a person from its register under section 89(5).

4

Where this subsection applies, the local authority must note the fact in its register that the person has been refused entry to, or removed from, its register.

5

Where a fact is noted by virtue of subsection (1) it must, subject to subsection (6)—

a

remain on the register for 12 months from the date on which the local authority is required to note it in its register; and

b

be removed from the register at the end of that period.

6

Where a person in respect of whom a local authority notes a fact in its register by virtue of subsection (1) is subsequently entered in the register before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (5)(a), the local authority must remove the fact from the register when the person is so registered.

7

Where a fact is noted by virtue of subsection (2) or (3) it must—

a

remain on the register for the period of disqualification specified in the order made under section 93A(2); and

b

be removed from the register at the end of that period.

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6Duty to include certain information in advertisements

After section 92A of the 2004 Act insert—

92BDuty of certain persons to include landlord registration number in advertisements1

Where—

a

a person who is registered by a local authority (“the registered person”), in relation to a house that the person owns in the area of the authority, communicates with another person with a view to entering into a lease or an occupancy arrangement such as is mentioned in section 93(1)(a); and

b

the communication is by way of an advertisement in writing,

the registered person must ensure the advertisement includes the landlord registration number given by the authority.

2

Where the house is owned jointly by two or more persons registered by the local authority, the duty in subsection (1) is complied with if the advertisement includes the landlord registration number given by the authority in relation to one of the persons.

3

Where—

a

subsections (2) and (5) of section 93 apply; and

b

the communication referred to in subsection (2)(b) of that section is by way of an advertisement in writing,

the relevant person must ensure the advertisement includes the words “landlord registration pending”.

4

Subsection (5) applies where the house is owned jointly by—

a

one or more persons who are registered by the local authority (“the registered persons”), and

b

one or more relevant persons in relation to whom subsections (2) and (5) of section 93 apply.

5

The duties in subsections (1) and (3) are complied with if the advertisement includes either—

a

the landlord registration number given by the local authority in relation to one of the registered persons, or

b

the words “landlord registration pending”.

6

In this section, “advertisement”—

a

includes any form of advertising whether to the public generally, to any section of the public or individually to selected persons; but

b

does not include a notice board at or near the house concerned.

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7Penalty for acting as unregistered landlord etc.

In section 93(7) of the 2004 Act (offences), for “level 5 on the standard scale” substitute “£50,000”.

8Disqualification orders for unregistered landlords

After section 93 of the 2004 Act insert—

93ADisqualification orders etc.1

This section applies where a court convicts a person of an offence under section 93(1) or (2).

2

The court may, in addition to imposing a penalty under section 93(7), by order disqualify the convicted person (and, where the person is not an individual, any director, partner or other person concerned in the management of the person) from being registered by any local authority for such period not exceeding 5 years as may be specified in the order.

3

A person may appeal against an order under subsection (2) in the same manner as the convicted person may appeal against sentence.

4

The court may suspend the effect of an order made under subsection (2) pending such an appeal.

5

The court may, on summary application by a person disqualified by an order under subsection (2), revoke the order with effect from such date as the court may specify.

6

But no such revocation may be made unless the court is satisfied that there has been a change of circumstances which justifies the revocation of the order.

7

No application may be made for the purposes of subsection (5) during the first year of a disqualification.

8

The court may order the applicant to pay the whole or part of the expenses arising from an application made for the purposes of subsection (5).

9

Within 6 days of the court—

a

disqualifying a person under subsection (2); or

b

revoking an order under subsection (5),

the clerk of court must provide an extract of the disqualification or, as the case may be, the revocation to the local authority for the area in which the house concerned is situated.

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9Power to obtain information

After section 97 of the 2004 Act insert—

Information

97APower to obtain information1

A local authority may, for the purpose of enabling or assisting it to exercise any function under this Part, require any person appearing to it to fall within subsection (2) to provide the local authority with, in relation to any house within the local authority’s area—

a

confirmation of the nature of that person’s interest in the house;

b

the name and address of, and information about that person’s relationship with, any other person whom that person knows to—

i

own, occupy or have any other interest in the house;

ii

act in relation to a lease or occupancy arrangement to which that house is subject; or

iii

act for the person who owns the house with a view to a lease or occupancy arrangement being entered into in relation to that house;

c

such other information relating to the house, or such other person, as the local authority may reasonably request.

2

A person falls within this subsection if the person—

a

owns, occupies or has any other interest in the house concerned;

b

acts in relation to a lease or occupancy arrangement to which that house is subject; or

c

acts for the person who owns the house with a view to a lease or occupancy arrangement being entered into in relation to that house.

3

A local authority may, for the purpose of enabling or assisting it to exercise any function under this Part, require any person appearing to it to fall within subsection (4) to provide the local authority with—

a

confirmation of the nature of that person’s interest in any house within the local authority’s area in relation to which the person acts;

b

the address of any such house;

c

the name and address of, and information about that person’s relationship with, any other person whom that person knows to own any such house;

d

such other information relating to any such house, or such other person, as the local authority may reasonably request.

4

A person falls within this subsection if the person—

a

acts in relation to a lease or occupancy arrangement to which any house within the local authority’s area is subject; or

b

acts for the person who owns the house with a view to a lease or occupancy arrangement being entered into in relation to such a house.

5

A requirement under subsection (1) or (3) is to be made by serving it on the person concerned in accordance with section 97B.

6

It is an offence for a person—

a

without reasonable excuse, to fail to comply with a requirement made under this section; or

b

knowingly or recklessly to provide information which is false or misleading in a material respect to a local authority or any other person—

i

in purported compliance with a requirement made under this section; or

ii

otherwise if the person knows, or could reasonably be expected to know, that the information may be used by, or provided to, a local authority in connection with its functions under this Part.

7

A person guilty of such an offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

97BPower to obtain information: service of requirement1

A requirement under section 97A(1) or (3) must be in writing.

2

A requirement under section 97A(1) or (3) is served on a person if it is—

a

delivered to the person at the place mentioned in subsection (3);

b

sent, by post in a prepaid registered letter or by the recorded delivery service, to the person at that place; or

c

sent to the person in some other manner (including by electronic means) which the local authority reasonably considers likely to cause it to be delivered to the person on the same or next day.

3

The place referred to in subsection (2) is—

a

where the person is an individual, that person’s place of business or usual or last known place of abode;

b

where the person is an incorporated company or body, its registered or principal office.

4

Subsection (5) applies where service of a requirement by one of the methods described in subsection (2) has been attempted and failed.

5

Where this subsection applies, a requirement under section 97A(1) or (3) may be served on the person by—

a

where the person is an individual, leaving a copy of the requirement at that person’s place of business or usual or last known place of abode;

b

where the person is an incorporated company or body, leaving a copy of the requirement at the person’s registered or principal office.

6

Subsection (7) applies where the local authority is unable to deliver or send a requirement under section 97A(1) or (3) to the owner or occupier of any house or other premises because the local authority is not (having made reasonable enquiries) aware of the name or address of that owner or occupier.

7

Where this subsection applies, a requirement under section 97A(1) or (3) may be served by addressing a copy of it to “The Owner” or, as the case may be, “The Occupier” of the house and leaving it at the house or other premises.

8

A requirement which is sent by electronic means is to be treated as being in writing if it is received in a form which is legible and capable of being used for subsequent reference.

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10Part 8 of the 2004 Act: guidance

After section 99 of the 2004 Act, insert—

Guidance

99AGuidance1

A local authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers about—

a

the discharge of its functions under this Part; and

b

matters arising in connection with the discharge of those functions.

2

Before issuing any such guidance the Scottish Ministers must consult—

a

local authorities; and

b

such other persons as they think fit.

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11Information to be given to local authority

After section 22 of the 2006 Act insert—

22AInformation to be given to local authority1

On receipt of an application under section 22(1), the private rented housing panel must provide the information mentioned in subsection (2) to the local authority for the area in which the house concerned is situated for the purpose of the local authority maintaining the register under section 82(1) of the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 8).

2

The information is—

a

the address of the house concerned,

b

the name of the landlord of the house (if known),

c

the landlord’s address (if known),

d

the landlord registration number of the landlord (if known), and

e

the name and address (if known) of any person who acts as agent for the landlord.

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12Minor and consequential amendments

The schedule to this Act (which makes minor modifications and modifications consequential on this Part) has effect.

Part 2Houses in multiple occupation
13Amendment of HMO licensing regime1

In section 125 of the 2006 Act (meaning of “house in multiple occupation”)—

a

in subsection (1)—

i

for the words from “Any” to second “is” substitute ““HMO” means any living accommodation”, and

ii

after “families” insert

a

which—

i

falls within subsection (2), and

ii

is occupied by those 3 or more persons as an only or main residence, or

b

which is of such type, or which is occupied in such manner, as the Scottish Ministers may by order specify.

,

b

after subsection (1) insert—

1A

Before making an order under subsection (1)(b), the Scottish Ministers must consult—

a

local authorities, and

b

such tenants (or tenants’ representatives) and such landlords (or landlords’ representatives) as they think fit.

,

c

subsection (4)(a) is repealed.

2

After section 129 of the 2006 Act insert—

129APreliminary refusal: breach of planning control1

The local authority may, within 21 days of an application for an HMO licence, refuse to consider the application if it considers that occupation of the living accommodation concerned as an HMO would constitute a breach of planning control for the purposes of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (c. 8) (“the 1997 Act”) by virtue of section 123(a) or (b) of that Act.

2

The local authority must, within 7 days of deciding to refuse to consider an HMO application, serve notice of its decision on—

a

the applicant,

b

the enforcing authority, and

c

the chief constable.

3

The notice must—

a

give the local authority’s reason for refusing to consider the HMO application, and

b

inform the applicant of the effect of subsection (4).

4

No fee may be charged in respect of a further application for an HMO licence in relation to the living accommodation concerned made within 28 days of the applicant subsequently obtaining—

a

planning permission under Part 3 of the 1997 Act, or

b

a certificate of lawfulness of use or development under section 150 or 151 of the 1997 Act,

in respect of the occupation of the living accommodation as an HMO.

5

This section applies regardless of whether the local authority is the planning authority for the area in which the living accommodation concerned is situated.

6

For the purposes of this Part, a refusal to consider an application under subsection (1) is not to be treated as a refusal to grant an HMO licence under section 129(2)(b).

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3

In section 131 of the 2006 Act (suitability of living accommodation), after subsection (2)(d) insert—

da

whether any rooms within it have been subdivided,

db

whether any rooms within it have been adapted and that has resulted in an alteration to the situation of the water and drainage pipes within it,

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4

After section 131 of the 2006 Act insert—

131AOverprovision1

The local authority may refuse to grant an HMO licence if it considers that there is (or, as a result of granting the licence, would be) overprovision of HMOs in the locality in which the living accommodation concerned is situated.

2

In considering whether to refuse to grant an HMO licence under subsection (1), the local authority must have regard to—

a

whether there is an existing HMO licence in effect in respect of the living accommodation,

b

the views (if known) of—

i

the applicant, and

ii

if applicable, any occupant of the living accommodation,

c

such other matters as the Scottish Ministers may by order specify.

3

It is for the local authority to determine the localities within its area for the purpose of this section.

4

In considering whether there is or would be overprovision for the purposes of subsection (1) in any locality, the local authority must have regard to—

a

the number and capacity of licensed HMOs in the locality,

b

the need for housing accommodation in the locality and the extent to which HMO accommodation is required to meet that need,

c

such other matters as the Scottish Ministers may by order specify.

5

Before making an order under subsection (2)(c) or (4)(c), the Scottish Ministers must consult—

a

local authorities,

b

such persons or bodies as appear to them to be representative of the interests of—

i

landlords,

ii

occupiers of houses, and

c

such other persons or bodies (if any) as they consider appropriate (which may include landlords or occupiers of houses).

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5

In section 135 of the 2006 Act (application for new HMO licence: effect on existing HMO licence)—

a

in subsection (2)—

i

the word “and” immediately following paragraph (a) is repealed,

ii

after that paragraph insert—

aa

where the local authority refuses to consider the application for the new HMO licence—

i

the date on which the existing HMO licence would expire had an application for a new HMO licence not been made, or

ii

such later date as the local authority considers reasonable in the circumstances, and

,

b

after subsection (2) insert—

3

The local authority must serve notice of a decision under subsection (2)(aa)(ii) to extend (or further extend) the duration of an existing HMO licence on—

a

the licence holder,

b

the enforcing authority, and

c

the chief constable.

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6

In section 191(4)(a) of the 2006 Act (orders and regulations), after “section” insert “125(1)(b),”.

14Penalty for certain offences in relation to houses in multiple occupation

In section 156(1)(a) of the 2006 Act (penalties etc.), for “£20,000” substitute “£50,000”.

15Reasons for decisions1

In section 158 of the 2006 Act (notice of decisions)—

a

in subsection (12)(a), for “give” substitute “subject to subsection (17), advise of the right to request”,

b

after that subsection insert—

13

A person on whom a notice of a decision to which this section applies has been served may request the local authority to give its reasons for the decision.

14

A request under subsection (13) must be made within 14 days of the person receiving notice of the decision.

15

Where a local authority receives such a request it must notify the person of its reasons for the decision within 14 days of receiving the request.

16

A local authority must, at the same time as notifying the person under subsection (15), so notify any other person on whom a notice of the decision has been served.

17

The requirement for the notice to advise of the right to request the local authority’s reasons does not apply where the reasons are included in the notice (or accompany it in writing).

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2

In section 159 of the 2006 Act (Part 5 appeals), after subsection (5) insert—

5A

For the purposes of an appeal, the sheriff may require the local authority to give reasons for the decision (if the authority has not already done so), and the authority must comply with such a requirement.

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16Guidance

In section 163(1) of the 2006 Act (guidance), after “Part” insert “and section 186 (so far as that section relates to this Part)”.

Part 3Overcrowding statutory notices
17Overcrowding in private rented housing: statutory notice1

A local authority may, subject to section 18, require the landlord of a house to which subsection (2) applies to take steps to ensure the house is not overcrowded.

2

This subsection applies to any house in the local authority’s area—

a

which is overcrowded, and

b

the overcrowding of which is, in the local authority’s opinion, contributing or connected to (or is likely to contribute or be connected to)—

i

an adverse effect on the health or wellbeing of any person,

ii

an adverse effect on the amenity of the house or its locality.

3

A requirement under subsection (1) must be made by serving a notice (an “overcrowding statutory notice”) on the landlord in accordance with section 28.

4

Where there are joint landlords, the duty under subsection (3) may be satisfied by service on any one of them.

5

An overcrowding statutory notice—

a

must specify—

i

the steps which require to be carried out to ensure the house is no longer overcrowded, and

ii

the period within which the steps must be completed (being a period not shorter than 28 days),

b

must state the conditions set out in section 20, and

c

may specify other steps which require to be carried out for the purposes of section 20(b) or otherwise.

6

An overcrowding statutory notice may not specify any step which would require the landlord to breach any statutory or contractual obligation.

7

The Scottish Ministers may by order prescribe—

a

the form of an overcrowding statutory notice,

b

other information to be included in the notice,

c

persons who must be given a copy of the notice by the local authority.

8

Before making an order under subsection (7), the Scottish Ministers must consult—

a

local authorities,

b

such persons or bodies as appear to them to be representative of the interests of—

i

landlords,

ii

occupiers of houses, and

c

such other persons or bodies (if any) as they consider appropriate (which may include landlords or occupiers of houses).

18Matters to be considered prior to service of overcrowding statutory notice1

This section applies where a local authority is considering serving an overcrowding statutory notice in relation to a house.

2

The authority may serve the notice only if it is reasonable and proportionate in the circumstances to do so having regard to—

a

the nature of the adverse effect referred to in section 17(2)(b) by reference to which the notice would be served,

b

the degree to which the overcrowding of the house is contributing to or connected to that adverse effect,

c

the likely effects of service of the notice, and

d

whether there are means other than by service of the notice by which the adverse effect could be mitigated or avoided.

3

The authority must take into account—

a

the circumstances of the occupier of the house and of any other persons residing in the house (including, in particular, whether any of them is, as a result of the overcrowding of the house, homeless),

b

the views (if known) of the landlord, the occupier and any other persons residing in the house, and

c

the likely effects of service of the notice on the occupier and any other persons residing in the house (including, in particular, whether it may lead to the occupier or any such person becoming homeless or threatened with homelessness).

4

For the purposes of subsection (3), whether a person is homeless or threatened with homelessness is to be determined in accordance with section 24 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c.26).

19Information and advice for occupiers1

This section applies where a local authority serves an overcrowding statutory notice in relation to a house.

2

The authority must, at the same time as serving the overcrowding statutory notice, also serve on the occupier of the house a notice containing prescribed information and advice in connection with the overcrowding statutory notice.

3

If the occupier of the house or any other person residing in the house requests information or advice from the local authority in connection with the overcrowding statutory notice, the local authority must comply with the request, unless the authority considers the request to be unreasonable.

4

The local authority may give the occupier of the house such other information and advice as the authority considers appropriate in connection with the overcrowding statutory notice.

5

In subsection (2), “prescribed” means prescribed by order made by the Scottish Ministers.

6

Such an order may also prescribe the form of the notice to be served under subsection (2).

7

Before making an order under this section, the Scottish Ministers must consult—

a

local authorities,

b

such persons or bodies as appear to them to be representative of the interests of—

i

landlords,

ii

occupiers of houses, and

c

such other persons or bodies (if any) as they consider appropriate (which may include landlords or occupiers of houses).

20Mandatory conditions

The conditions are, where the steps have been taken as specified in the notice to ensure the house is no longer overcrowded, that the landlord must—

a

not cause the house to become overcrowded,

b

take reasonable steps to prevent the house becoming overcrowded.

21Duration of notice1

An overcrowding statutory notice—

a

has effect from, and

b

expires 5 years (or such shorter period of not less than one year as may be specified in the notice) after,

the latest of the dates set out in subsection (2).

2

Those dates are—

a

the last date on which the notice may be appealed to the sheriff under section 23,

b

where such an appeal is made, the date on which—

i

an order is made under section 23(4), or

ii

the application is abandoned, and

c

any later date as may be specified in the notice.

3

An overcrowding statutory notice ceases to have effect in relation to a person if that person ceases to be the landlord of the house.

22Representations1

A person on whom an overcrowding statutory notice is served may make representations to the local authority concerning the notice within 7 days of the notice being served.

2

A local authority must consider any representations made under subsection (1) and respond to the person within 7 days of the representations having been made by—

a

confirming the notice,

b

varying the notice, or

c

revoking the notice.

3

Where the local authority fails to respond in accordance with subsection (2), the overcrowding statutory notice is revoked.

4

Where this section applies to the variation of an overcrowding statutory notice by virtue of section 24(4)(a), subsection (3) of this section only applies to the variation of the overcrowding statutory notice.

23Appeals1

The landlord may appeal against an overcrowding statutory notice by summary application to the sheriff.

2

An application under subsection (1) must be made—

a

where representations under section 22(1) have been made, before the expiry of the period of 28 days beginning with the service of the notice,

b

in any other case, before the expiry of the period of 21 days beginning with the service of the notice.

3

But the sheriff may, on cause shown, hear an appeal made after the deadline set by subsection (2).

4

The sheriff may determine the appeal by making an order—

a

confirming the notice,

b

varying it in such manner as may be specified in the order, or

c

revoking the notice.

5

The sheriff’s decision on any such appeal is final.

6

Where this section applies to the variation of an overcrowding statutory notice by virtue of section 24(4)(b), the sheriff’s powers under subsection (4) of this section are not prejudiced in relation to the overcrowding statutory notice.

24Variation1

The local authority may vary an overcrowding statutory notice (including extending the duration of its effect) at any time.

2

But a notice may not be so varied so as to shorten the duration of its effect.

3

The local authority must serve notice of any variation of an overcrowding statutory notice on the landlord in accordance with section 28.

4

The following sections apply to a notice of variation of an overcrowding statutory notice as they apply to an overcrowding statutory notice—

a

section 22 (representations),

b

section 23 (appeals).

5

A variation of an overcrowding statutory notice has effect from the latest of the dates set out in subsection (6).

6

Those dates are—

a

the last date on which the notice of variation of the overcrowding statutory notice may be appealed to the sheriff under section 23,

b

where such an appeal is made, the date on which—

i

an order is made under section 23(4), or

ii

the application is abandoned, and

c

any later date as may be specified in the notice of variation of the overcrowding statutory notice.

7

Any reference to an overcrowding statutory notice in this Part includes, unless the context otherwise requires, any variation which has effect by virtue of this section.

25Revocation1

The local authority may revoke an overcrowding statutory notice at any time.

2

The local authority must serve notice of any revocation of an overcrowding statutory notice on the landlord in accordance with section 28.

3

A revocation of an overcrowding statutory notice has effect from the date on which the notice of revocation is served on the landlord.

26Offences1

A landlord commits an offence if the landlord fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with any requirement or condition contained in an overcrowding statutory notice within the period (if any) specified for completion.

2

A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

27Power to obtain information1

A local authority may, for the purpose of enabling it to discharge its functions under this Part, serve a notice on a person falling within subsection (2) (referred to as “A”) requiring A to provide the authority with any of the information mentioned in subsection (3).

2

A person falls within this subsection if the person appears to the local authority to—

a

own, occupy or have any other interest in a house in the local authority’s area, or

b

act in relation to the lease or occupancy arrangement to which any such house is subject.

3

The information is—

a

confirmation of the nature of A’s interest in the house,

b

the name and address of, and information about A’s relationship with, any other person whom A knows to—

i

own, occupy or have any other interest in the house, or

ii

act in relation to the lease or occupancy arrangement to which the house is subject,

c

such other information relating to the house, or such other person, as the local authority may reasonably require.

4

A person commits an offence if the person—

a

without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a requirement of a notice served on the person under subsection (1), or

b

knowingly or recklessly provides information which is false or misleading in a material respect to a local authority or other person—

i

in purported compliance with a requirement of such a notice, or

ii

otherwise if the person knows, or could reasonably be expected to know, that the information may be used by, or provided to, a local authority for the purpose of the discharge of its functions under this Part.

5

A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

28Service of notices1

A notice is served on a person if it is—

a

delivered to the person at the place mentioned in subsection (2),

b

sent, by post in a prepaid registered letter or by the recorded delivery service, to the person at that place, or

c

sent to the person in some other manner (including by electronic means) which the local authority reasonably considers likely to cause it to be delivered to the person on the same or next day.

2

The place referred to in subsection (1) is—

a

where the person is an individual, that person’s place of business or usual or last known place of abode,

b

where the person is an incorporated company or body, its registered or principal office.

3

Subsection (4) applies where service of the notice by one of the methods described in subsection (1) has been attempted and failed.

4

Where this subsection applies, service of the notice may be on the person by—

a

where the person is an individual, leaving a copy of the notice at that person’s place of business or usual or last known place of abode,

b

where the person is an incorporated company or body, leaving a copy of the notice at the person’s registered or principal office.

5

Subsection (6) applies where the local authority is unable to deliver or send a notice to the person because the local authority is not (having made reasonable enquiries) aware of the name or address of that owner or occupier.

6

Where this subsection applies, service of the notice may be by addressing a copy of it to “The Owner” or, as the case may be, “The Occupier” of the house and leaving it at the house or other premises.

7

A notice which is sent by electronic means must be received in a form which is legible and capable of being used for subsequent reference.

29Guidance1

A local authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers about—

a

the discharge of its functions under this Part, or

b

matters arising in connection with the discharge of those functions.

2

Before issuing any such guidance, the Scottish Ministers must consult—

a

local authorities,

b

such persons or bodies as appear to them to be representative of the interests of—

i

landlords,

ii

occupiers of houses, and

c

such other persons or bodies (if any) as they consider appropriate (which may include landlords or occupiers of houses).

30Reports1

The Scottish Ministers must, as soon as practicable after the end of each 3 year period, publish a report containing the information referred to in subsection (2).

2

That is information, in relation to each local authority area, about—

a

the number of overcrowding statutory notices served during the period to which the report relates,

b

the extent to which service of the notices has reduced the overcrowding of houses,

c

the extent to which persons have become homeless as a result of the service of the notices, and

d

any other measures that have been taken or considered by the local authority during the period for the purpose of reducing the overcrowding of houses.

3

A local authority must provide the Scottish Ministers with such information as they may reasonably require to comply with subsection (1).

4

In subsection (1), “3 year period” means—

a

the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which section 17 comes into force, and

b

each subsequent period of 3 years.

31Interpretation of Part 31

In this Part—

“house” means premises—

a

which are subject to a lease or occupancy arrangement by virtue of which they may be used as a separate dwelling, and

b

the owner of which would, if not registered in the register maintained by a local authority under section 82(1) of the 2004 Act, be guilty of an offence under subsection (1) of section 93 of that Act (disregarding subsection (3) of that section),

“landlord”, in relation to a house, means the owner of the house.

2

In this Part references to a house being overcrowded are to be construed according to the definition of overcrowding in section 135 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 26); but do not include any house to which the matters mentioned in section 139(2)(a) or (b) of that Act apply.

Part 4Miscellaneous
32Premiums1

In section 82 of the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 58) (prohibition of premiums and loans on grant of protected tenancies)—

a

in subsection (1), “, in addition to the rent,” is repealed,

b

in subsection (2), “in addition to the rent” is repealed.

2

After section 89 of that Act insert—

89APremiums: regulations1

The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision about sums which may be charged in connection with the grant, renewal or continuance of a protected tenancy.

2

Such regulations may, in particular, specify—

a

categories of sum which are not to be treated as a premium for the purposes of this Part;

b

the maximum amount which tenants may be asked to pay in respect of such a sum.

3

Before making regulations under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult—

a

such persons or bodies as they consider representative of the interests of—

i

tenants;

ii

private sector landlords;

iii

persons who act as agents for such landlords,

as they consider appropriate; and

b

such other persons or bodies as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate (which may include tenants, private sector landlords and persons who act as agents for such landlords).

4

The power conferred by subsection (1) on the Scottish Ministers to make regulations—

a

must be exercised by statutory instrument;

b

may be exercised so as to make different provision for different purposes.

5

No regulations are to be made under subsection (1) unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Scottish Parliament.

.

3

In section 90(1) of that Act (interpretation of Part 8), for the entry for “premium” substitute—

“premium” means any fine, sum or pecuniary consideration, other than the rent, and includes any service or administration fee or charge;

.

4

In section 115(1) of that Act (interpretation), for the entry for “premium” substitute—

“premium” has the meaning given in section 90;

.

33Tenant information packs

After section 30 of the 1988 Act insert—

30ADuty of landlord to provide certain information1

A person who is to be the landlord under an assured tenancy (of whatever duration) must provide the person who is to be the tenant of that tenancy with the documents specified by virtue of section 30B(1) (“the standard tenancy documents”).

2

The standard tenancy documents must be provided no later than the date on which the assured tenancy commences.

3

Where there are to be joint landlords under the tenancy, the duty under subsection (1) may be satisfied by any one of them.

4

A person under the duty mentioned in subsection (1) who (without reasonable excuse) does not comply with that duty is guilty of an offence.

5

A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.

6

Where an offence under subsection (4) committed by a body corporate is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to any neglect on the part of, a director, manager, secretary or similar officer of the body, or a person purporting to act in any such capacity, that person, as well as the body corporate, is guilty of an offence and liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.

30BDuty of landlord to provide certain information: further provision1

The Scottish Ministers may by order—

a

specify the documents to be provided under section 30A(1) which may, in particular, include—

i

documents containing information about the tenancy;

ii

documents containing information about the house;

iii

documents containing information about the person who is to be the landlord;

iv

documents containing information about the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords;

v

copies of documents which the person who is to be the landlord is under a duty to provide by virtue of this Act (other than section 30A(1)) or any other enactment;

b

make such further provision about the documents as they think fit, including, in particular, provision about the form of, and the information to be included in (or excluded from), any of the documents;

c

make provision so that the giving of a document (or copy of a document) specified under subsection (1)(a)(v), either in pursuance of the duty under section 30A(1) or by virtue of another provision of this Act or any other enactment, has the effect of satisfying all or any such obligations;

d

make provision about whether the documents may be provided separately or whether they must all be provided at the same time.

2

Before making an order under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult—

a

such persons and bodies as they consider representative of the interests of—

i

tenants;

ii

private sector landlords;

iii

persons who act as agents for such landlords,

as they consider appropriate; and

b

such other persons or bodies as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate (which may include tenants, private sector landlords and persons who act as agents for such landlords).

.

34Notices required for termination of short assured tenancy

In section 33 of the 1988 Act (recovery of possession on termination of a short assured tenancy), after subsection (4) insert—

5

For the avoidance of doubt, sections 18 and 19 do not apply for the purpose of a landlord seeking to recover possession of the house under this section.

.

35Landlord application to private rented housing panel1

The 2006 Act is amended as follows.

2

In section 21 (naming of panel and re-naming of committees)—

a

in subsection (3), after “panel,” where it first occurs, insert “the members of the panel,”,

b

in subsection (4)—

i

the words from “the exercise” to the end become paragraph (a), and

ii

after that paragraph insert—

b

the exercise by members of the panel of the functions conferred on them under sections 28A and 28C.

.

3

At the beginning of the title of section 22 (application to private rented housing panel) insert “Tenant”.

4

After section 28 insert—

28ALandlord application to private rented housing panel1

A landlord may apply to the private rented housing panel for assistance under section 28C in exercising the landlord’s right of entry to the house concerned under section 181(4).

2

The president of the panel must allocate an application under subsection (1) to an individual member of the panel, and may subsequently reallocate it at any time to another individual member of the panel (the member to whom it is, for the time being, allocated being referred to as “the panel member”).

3

The panel member must decide whether—

a

to assist the landlord in exercising the landlord’s right of entry to the house concerned under section 181(4) in accordance with section 28C, or

b

to reject the application (and notify the landlord accordingly).

4

The panel member may require the landlord to produce such further information as the panel member considers necessary to reach a decision on the application.

5

Where the panel member decides to assist the landlord under subsection (3)(a) the panel member must send the landlord and the tenant a notice—

a

indicating that—

i

the panel member has decided to assist the landlord, and

ii

the panel member will be seeking to arrange a suitable time for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4), and

b

informing the tenant of the tenant’s right under subsection (6).

6

A tenant may, within the period of 14 days beginning with the date of receipt of a notice under subsection (5) (or such longer period as the panel member considers appropriate in the circumstances), make representations to the panel member as to why it is inappropriate or unnecessary for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4) at that time.

7

Where representations are made by the tenant under subsection (6), the panel member—

a

may make such further enquiries of the landlord and tenant as the panel member considers appropriate, and

b

must decide whether to—

i

continue to assist the landlord, or

ii

stop assisting the landlord.

8

A decision—

a

to reject an application under subsection (3),

b

of the panel member under subsection (7),

c

by the panel member to stop acting in accordance with section 28C(9),

is final.

9

No application may be made under subsection (1) where the landlord is—

a

a local authority landlord (within the meaning of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 10)),

b

a registered social landlord (being a body registered in the register maintained under section 57 of that Act), or

c

Scottish Water.

28BLandlord application to private rented housing panel: further provision1

The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make further provision about the making or deciding of applications under section 28A.

2

Those regulations may, in particular, make provision—

a

about the form and content of applications and notices,

b

prescribing a fee to accompany applications,

c

specifying circumstances when the panel member must decide to reject an application or stop assisting a landlord,

d

about the procedure for—

i

making decisions under section 28A(3) or (7),

ii

giving notice under section 28A(5),

iii

making representations under section 28A(6).

3

In this section, “the panel member” means the member of the private rented housing panel to whom the case has been allocated under section 28A(2).

28CPanel member to arrange suitable time for access1

Subsection (2) applies where the panel member has decided to assist the landlord under section 28A(3)(a).

2

The panel member must liaise with the landlord and the tenant with a view to agreeing a suitable date and time (or dates and times) for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4).

3

Subsection (4) applies if the tenant (without reasonable excuse) has failed or refused, within a reasonable time, to—

a

respond to the panel member, or

b

agree a suitable date and time (or dates and times) for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4).

4

The panel member may fix a date and time (or dates and times) for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry to the house under section 181(4).

5

Where a date and time has been agreed under subsection (2), the panel member may, on the request of either the landlord or the tenant and where there are reasonable grounds for doing so, liaise with the parties with a view to agreeing a different date and time (or dates and times) for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4).

6

The panel member must as soon as reasonably practicable notify the landlord and tenant of any date and time (or dates and times) agreed or fixed under this section for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4).

7

When notifying the parties of the date and time (or dates and times) agreed or fixed under this section, the panel member must also—

a

provide the tenant with information about the action that the panel member may take under section 182 if the tenant refuses the landlord’s exercise of the landlord’s right of entry to the house under section 181(4), and

b

inform both parties that the panel member (or a person authorised by the panel member) may be requested to attend when the landlord exercises such right of entry.

8

The panel member may, at the request of the landlord or the tenant, attend at the house at the time agreed or fixed for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4).

9

The panel member may, at any time, stop assisting the landlord under this section if the panel member considers it appropriate to do so.

10

The panel member may—

a

authorise a person (other than the landlord or a representative of the landlord) to exercise any function conferred on the panel member under this section, or

b

arrange for any such function to be carried out by another panel member.

11

The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make further provision about the action the panel member is to take under this section.

12

In this section, “the panel member” means the member of the private rented housing panel to whom the case has been allocated under section 28A(2).

.

5

In section 29 (annual report)—

a

in subsection (1), after “panel” where it second occurs insert “, by the members of the panel”,

b

in subsection (2)—

i

the words from “the frequency” to the end become paragraph (a), and

ii

after that paragraph insert—

b

the number of—

i

applications made under section 28A,

ii

cases in which it has been possible to agree a suitable date and time (or dates and times) under section 28C for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4),

iii

houses attended by a member of the private rented housing panel (or a person authorised by such a member) as a result of a request made under section 28C(8), and

iv

warrants sought to authorise entry under section 182(1) in pursuance of section 181(2A).

.

6

In section 181 (rights of entry: general), after subsection (2) insert—

2A

A member of the private rented housing panel, and any other person authorised by any such member, is entitled to enter any house in respect of which a decision has been made under section 28A(3) to assist the landlord’s exercise of the landlord’s right of entry under subsection (4) of this section for the purpose of enabling the landlord to exercise such right of entry.

.

7

In section 182(1) (warrants authorising entry), for “or (2)” substitute “, (2) or (2A)”.

8

In section 191 (orders and regulations), after subsection (4) insert—

4A

Regulations under subsection (1) of section 28B (other than such regulations containing only provision under subsection (2)(b) of that section) are not to be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Scottish Parliament.

.

36Relaxation of residential restriction on leases of more than 20 years1

Section 8 of the Land Tenure Reform (Scotland) Act 1974 (c. 38) (property let under a future long lease, etc. not to be used as a private dwelling) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (3A)—

a

the word “or” immediately following paragraph (b) is repealed, and

b

after paragraph (c), add

; or

d

a body prescribed, or of a type prescribed, by the Scottish Ministers by order made by statutory instrument.

.

3

After subsection (3A), insert—

3B

An order under subsection (3A)(d) may—

a

prescribe a body or type of body subject to conditions or restrictions,

b

prescribe conditions which a body or type of body must meet for the purposes of subsection (3A),

c

restrict the application of subsection (3A) to specified leases, or leases of specified descriptions,

d

prescribe circumstances in which subsection (3A) is to apply or cease to apply in relation to a body or type of body or any lease,

e

make provision about the consequences, in relation to any lease, of—

i

a breach of any condition or restriction prescribed by the order, or

ii

subsection (3A) otherwise ceasing to apply in relation to a body or type of body or the lease.

3C

Provision made by virtue of subsection (3B)(e) may, in particular, include provision for the protection of the interests of tenants or occupiers of any dwelling-houses on the property which is subject to the lease.

3D

An order under subsection (3A)(d)—

a

may modify any enactment, and

b

is not to be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the order has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Scottish Parliament.

.

37Restriction of right to redeem heritable securities after 20 years1

Section 11 of the Land Tenure Reform (Scotland) Act 1974 (c. 38) (right to redeem heritable security after 20 years where security subjects used as a private dwelling) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (3A)(b)—

a

the word “or” immediately following sub-paragraph (ii) is repealed, and

b

after sub-paragraph (iii), add

; or

iv

a body prescribed, or of a type prescribed, by the Scottish Ministers by order made by statutory instrument.

.

3

After subsection (3A), insert—

3B

An order under subsection (3A)(b)(iv) may—

a

prescribe a body or type of body subject to conditions or restrictions,

b

prescribe conditions which a body or type of body must meet for the purposes of subsection (3A),

c

restrict the application of subsection (3A) to specified heritable securities, or heritable securities of specified descriptions,

d

prescribe circumstances in which subsection (3A) is to apply or cease to apply in relation to a body or type of body or any heritable security.

3C

A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (3A)(b)(iv) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

.

Part 5General
38Interpretation

In this Act—

“the 1988 Act” means the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 43);

“the 2004 Act” means the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 8);

“the 2006 Act” means the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 1).

39Ancillary provision1

The Scottish Ministers may by order make such consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional, transitory or saving provision as they consider necessary or expedient for the purposes of, or in consequence of, or for the purposes of giving full effect to, any provision of this Act.

2

An order under this section may modify any enactment, instrument or document.

40Orders1

Any power conferred by this Act on the Scottish Ministers to make an order—

a

must be exercised by statutory instrument,

b

includes power to make different provision for different purposes.

2

An order under section 39 containing provisions which add to, omit or replace any part of the text of an Act, may be made only if a draft of the statutory instrument containing the order has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Parliament.

3

Any other statutory instrument containing an order (other than under section 41(3)) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Parliament.

41Short title and commencement1

This Act may be cited as the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Act 2011.

2

This Part comes into force at the beginning of the day following the day on which the Bill for this Act receives Royal Assent.

3

The remaining provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may appoint by order.

4

An order under subsection (3) may include transitional, transitory or saving provision.

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<num>Part 1</num>
<heading>Registration of private landlords</heading>
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<num>1</num>
<heading>Fit and proper person: considerations</heading>
<subsection eId="section-1-1">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>
In section 85 of the
<abbr title="Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 asp 8" xml:lang="">2004 Act</abbr>
(section 84: considerations)—
</p>
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<paragraph eId="section-1-1-a">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>in subsection (2)—</p>
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<subparagraph eId="section-1-1-a-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>in paragraph (a), after sub-paragraph (i) insert—</p>
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firearms (within the meaning of section 57(1) of the Firearms Act
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1968/27">1968 (c. 27)</ref>
);
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<subparagraph eId="section-1-1-a-ii">
<num>ii</num>
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<p>after that paragraph, insert—</p>
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committed a sexual offence (within the meaning of section 210A(10) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1995/46">1995 (c. 46)</ref>
);
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<paragraph eId="section-1-1-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>after subsection (5) insert—</p>
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<subsection eId="d4e150">
<num>6</num>
<intro>
<p>Examples of material which falls within subsection (2) (as mentioned in paragraph (c)(i) or (ii)) are (without prejudice to the generality of that provision)—</p>
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<paragraph eId="d4e156">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>an offence or disqualification under—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e162">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>this Part;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e168">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>
Part 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2006/1">2006 (asp 1)</ref>
;
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e177">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>a repairing standard enforcement order made under section 24(2) of that Act.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e183">
<num>7</num>
<intro>
<p>Examples of material which falls within subsection (3) are (without prejudice to the generality of that provision)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e189">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>an antisocial behaviour order (or any interim order) within the meaning of Part 2;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e195">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>an antisocial behaviour notice within the meaning of Part 7.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e201">
<num>8</num>
<intro>
<p>Examples of material which falls within subsection (4) are (without prejudice to the generality of that provision)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e207">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>complaints and other information which come to the attention of the local authority concerning the relevant person or, as the case may be the person, in relation to the fulfilment of any financial obligation in respect of any house which is included in the application;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e213">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>concerns and other information which come to the attention of the local authority in the exercise of any of its functions in connection with any house which is included in the application;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e219">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>where section 85A(3)(b) applies, the relevant person fails to provide the certificate within the period the local authority directs.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e225">
<num>9</num>
<content>
<p>The Scottish Ministers may by order modify subsection (2).</p>
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<subsection eId="section-1-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>In section 141(4)(a) of that Act (orders and regulations), after “83(7),” insert “85(9),”.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-2">
<num>2</num>
<heading>Fit and proper person: criminal record certificate</heading>
<content>
<p>
After section 85 of the
<abbr title="Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 asp 8" xml:lang="">2004 Act</abbr>
insert—
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<num>85A</num>
<heading>Fit and proper person: criminal record certificate</heading>
<subsection eId="d4e259">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>
A local authority may, in deciding for the purposes of section 84(3) or (4) whether a relevant person is, or is no longer, a fit and proper person, require the relevant person to provide the local authority with a criminal record certificate (within the meaning of section 113A of the Police Act
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1997/50">1997 (c. 50)</ref>
).
</p>
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<subsection eId="d4e268">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>A local authority may require a criminal record certificate to be provided under subsection (1) only if it has reasonable grounds to suspect that the information provided with an application for entry in the register maintained under section 82(1) in relation to material falling within subsection (2), (3) or (4) of section 85 is, or has become, inaccurate.</p>
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<subsection eId="d4e274">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>Where a local authority has required a criminal record certificate to be provided under subsection (1)—</p>
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<paragraph eId="d4e280">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>in the case of an application for entry in the register maintained under section 82(1), a relevant person may not be entered in the register until the certificate has been received by the local authority;</p>
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</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e286">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>in the case of a relevant person entered in the register, the relevant person must provide the certificate within such reasonable period as the local authority directs.</p>
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<section eId="section-3">
<num>3</num>
<heading>Landlord registration number</heading>
<subsection eId="section-3-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>
In section 84 of the
<abbr title="Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 asp 8" xml:lang="">2004 Act</abbr>
(registration), after subsection (5) insert—
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<num>5A</num>
<content>
<p>An entry in a register under subsection (2)(a) shall state, in relation to the relevant person, a registration number (to be known as the “landlord registration number”).</p>
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<subsection eId="section-3-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>In section 86 of that Act (notification of registration or refusal to register), after subsection (1) insert—</p>
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<num>1A</num>
<content>
<p>Where a local authority gives notice of the fact of registration under subsection (1)(a) it must, in doing so, give notice of the landlord registration number.</p>
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<subsection eId="section-3-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>In section 101 of that Act (interpretation of Part 8), after the definition of “landlord” insert—</p>
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<section eId="section-4">
<num>4</num>
<heading>Appointment of agents</heading>
<intro>
<p>
In section 88 of the
<abbr title="Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 asp 8" xml:lang="">2004 Act</abbr>
(registered person: appointment of agent)—
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<paragraph eId="section-4-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>after subsection (2) insert—</p>
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<subsection eId="d4e367">
<num>2A</num>
<content>
<p>Subject to subsections (2B) and (2C), the notice shall be accompanied by such fee as the local authority may determine.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e373">
<num>2B</num>
<intro>
<p>No fee shall be payable under subsection (2A) if, when the notice is given—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e379">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the person appointed is entered in the register as a relevant person; or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e385">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>another relevant person’s entry in the register states that the person appointed acts for the other relevant person.</p>
</content>
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</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e391">
<num>2C</num>
<intro>
<p>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations prescribe for the purposes of subsection (2A)—</p>
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<paragraph eId="d4e397">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>fees;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e403">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>how fees are to be arrived at;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e409">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>other cases in which no fee shall be payable.</p>
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<paragraph eId="section-4-b">
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<num>9</num>
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<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>in giving notice under subsection (2), specifies information which is false in a material particular; or</p>
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<paragraph eId="d4e436">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>fails to comply with subsection (2).</p>
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<subsection eId="d4e442">
<num>10</num>
<content>
<p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (9) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.</p>
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<section eId="section-5">
<num>5</num>
<heading>Access to register: additional information</heading>
<subsection eId="section-5-1">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>
In section 88A(1) of the
<abbr title="Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 asp 8" xml:lang="">2004 Act</abbr>
(access to register)—
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<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>in paragraph (a), before sub-paragraph (i) insert—</p>
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<paragraph eId="section-5-1-b">
<num>b</num>
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<paragraph eId="section-5-1-c">
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<p>whether its register includes a note under section 92ZA of a decision to refuse that other person’s entry in, or to remove that other person from, the register.</p>
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After section 92 of the
<abbr title="Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 asp 8" xml:lang="">2004 Act</abbr>
insert—
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<heading>Duty to note refusals and removals</heading>
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<num>1</num>
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<p>Subsection (4) applies where—</p>
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<paragraph eId="d4e549">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
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</content>
</clause>
<clause eId="d4e591">
<num>B</num>
<content>
<p>such an appeal is refused by the sheriff principal.</p>
</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e597">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>Subsection (4) applies where—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e603">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>a local authority decides to refuse to enter a person in its register under section 84(8); and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e609">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>either—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e615">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>the period for making an application to the sheriff in relation to the decision for the purposes of section 92(2) expires without an application being made; or</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e621">
<num>ii</num>
<intro>
<p>such application is refused by the sheriff and—</p>
</intro>
<clause eId="d4e627">
<num>A</num>
<content>
<p>the period for appealing against the sheriff’s decision expires without an appeal being made; or</p>
</content>
</clause>
<clause eId="d4e633">
<num>B</num>
<content>
<p>such an appeal is refused by the sheriff principal.</p>
</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e639">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>Subsection (4) applies where a local authority removes a person from its register under section 89(5).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e645">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>Where this subsection applies, the local authority must note the fact in its register that the person has been refused entry to, or removed from, its register.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e651">
<num>5</num>
<intro>
<p>Where a fact is noted by virtue of subsection (1) it must, subject to subsection (6)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e657">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>remain on the register for 12 months from the date on which the local authority is required to note it in its register; and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e663">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>be removed from the register at the end of that period.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e669">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>Where a person in respect of whom a local authority notes a fact in its register by virtue of subsection (1) is subsequently entered in the register before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (5)(a), the local authority must remove the fact from the register when the person is so registered.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e675">
<num>7</num>
<intro>
<p>Where a fact is noted by virtue of subsection (2) or (3) it must—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e681">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>remain on the register for the period of disqualification specified in the order made under section 93A(2); and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e687">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>be removed from the register at the end of that period.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-6">
<num>6</num>
<heading>Duty to include certain information in advertisements</heading>
<content>
<p>
After section 92A of the
<abbr title="Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 asp 8" xml:lang="">2004 Act</abbr>
insert—
</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<section eId="d4e711">
<num>92B</num>
<heading>Duty of certain persons to include landlord registration number in advertisements</heading>
<subsection eId="d4e715">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>Where—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e721">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>a person who is registered by a local authority (“the registered person”), in relation to a house that the person owns in the area of the authority, communicates with another person with a view to entering into a lease or an occupancy arrangement such as is mentioned in section 93(1)(a); and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e727">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the communication is by way of an advertisement in writing,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>the registered person must ensure the advertisement includes the landlord registration number given by the authority.</p>
</wrapUp>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e735">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>Where the house is owned jointly by two or more persons registered by the local authority, the duty in subsection (1) is complied with if the advertisement includes the landlord registration number given by the authority in relation to one of the persons.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e741">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>Where—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e747">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>subsections (2) and (5) of section 93 apply; and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e753">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the communication referred to in subsection (2)(b) of that section is by way of an advertisement in writing,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>the relevant person must ensure the advertisement includes the words “landlord registration pending”.</p>
</wrapUp>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e761">
<num>4</num>
<intro>
<p>Subsection (5) applies where the house is owned jointly by—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e767">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>one or more persons who are registered by the local authority (“the registered persons”), and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e773">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>one or more relevant persons in relation to whom subsections (2) and (5) of section 93 apply.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e779">
<num>5</num>
<intro>
<p>The duties in subsections (1) and (3) are complied with if the advertisement includes either—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e785">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the landlord registration number given by the local authority in relation to one of the registered persons, or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e791">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the words “landlord registration pending”.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e797">
<num>6</num>
<intro>
<p>In this section, “advertisement”—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e803">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>includes any form of advertising whether to the public generally, to any section of the public or individually to selected persons; but</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e809">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>does not include a notice board at or near the house concerned.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</section>
<section eId="section-7">
<num>7</num>
<heading>
Penalty for acting as unregistered landlord
<abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr>
</heading>
<content>
<p>
In section 93(7) of the
<abbr title="Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 asp 8" xml:lang="">2004 Act</abbr>
(offences), for “level 5 on the standard scale” substitute “£50,000”.
</p>
</content>
</section>
<section eId="section-8">
<num>8</num>
<heading>Disqualification orders for unregistered landlords</heading>
<content>
<p>
After section 93 of the
<abbr title="Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 asp 8" xml:lang="">2004 Act</abbr>
insert—
</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<section eId="d4e849">
<num>93A</num>
<heading>
Disqualification orders
<abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr>
</heading>
<subsection eId="d4e853">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>This section applies where a court convicts a person of an offence under section 93(1) or (2).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e859">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>The court may, in addition to imposing a penalty under section 93(7), by order disqualify the convicted person (and, where the person is not an individual, any director, partner or other person concerned in the management of the person) from being registered by any local authority for such period not exceeding 5 years as may be specified in the order.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e865">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>A person may appeal against an order under subsection (2) in the same manner as the convicted person may appeal against sentence.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e871">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>The court may suspend the effect of an order made under subsection (2) pending such an appeal.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e877">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>The court may, on summary application by a person disqualified by an order under subsection (2), revoke the order with effect from such date as the court may specify.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e883">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>But no such revocation may be made unless the court is satisfied that there has been a change of circumstances which justifies the revocation of the order.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e889">
<num>7</num>
<content>
<p>No application may be made for the purposes of subsection (5) during the first year of a disqualification.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e895">
<num>8</num>
<content>
<p>The court may order the applicant to pay the whole or part of the expenses arising from an application made for the purposes of subsection (5).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e901">
<num>9</num>
<intro>
<p>Within 6 days of the court—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e907">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>disqualifying a person under subsection (2); or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e913">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>revoking an order under subsection (5),</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>the clerk of court must provide an extract of the disqualification or, as the case may be, the revocation to the local authority for the area in which the house concerned is situated.</p>
</wrapUp>
</subsection>
</section>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</section>
<section eId="section-9">
<num>9</num>
<heading>Power to obtain information</heading>
<content>
<p>
After section 97 of the
<abbr title="Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 asp 8" xml:lang="">2004 Act</abbr>
insert—
</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<hcontainer name="crossheading" eId="d4e936">
<heading>Information</heading>
<section eId="d4e942">
<num>97A</num>
<heading>Power to obtain information</heading>
<subsection eId="d4e946">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>A local authority may, for the purpose of enabling or assisting it to exercise any function under this Part, require any person appearing to it to fall within subsection (2) to provide the local authority with, in relation to any house within the local authority’s area—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e952">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>confirmation of the nature of that person’s interest in the house;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e958">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>the name and address of, and information about that person’s relationship with, any other person whom that person knows to—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e964">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>own, occupy or have any other interest in the house;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e970">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>act in relation to a lease or occupancy arrangement to which that house is subject; or</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e976">
<num>iii</num>
<content>
<p>act for the person who owns the house with a view to a lease or occupancy arrangement being entered into in relation to that house;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e982">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>such other information relating to the house, or such other person, as the local authority may reasonably request.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e988">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>A person falls within this subsection if the person—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e994">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>owns, occupies or has any other interest in the house concerned;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1000">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>acts in relation to a lease or occupancy arrangement to which that house is subject; or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1006">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>acts for the person who owns the house with a view to a lease or occupancy arrangement being entered into in relation to that house.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1012">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>A local authority may, for the purpose of enabling or assisting it to exercise any function under this Part, require any person appearing to it to fall within subsection (4) to provide the local authority with—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1018">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>confirmation of the nature of that person’s interest in any house within the local authority’s area in relation to which the person acts;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1024">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the address of any such house;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1030">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>the name and address of, and information about that person’s relationship with, any other person whom that person knows to own any such house;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1036">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>such other information relating to any such house, or such other person, as the local authority may reasonably request.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1042">
<num>4</num>
<intro>
<p>A person falls within this subsection if the person—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1048">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>acts in relation to a lease or occupancy arrangement to which any house within the local authority’s area is subject; or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1054">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>acts for the person who owns the house with a view to a lease or occupancy arrangement being entered into in relation to such a house.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1060">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>A requirement under subsection (1) or (3) is to be made by serving it on the person concerned in accordance with section 97B.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1066">
<num>6</num>
<intro>
<p>It is an offence for a person—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1072">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>without reasonable excuse, to fail to comply with a requirement made under this section; or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1078">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>knowingly or recklessly to provide information which is false or misleading in a material respect to a local authority or any other person—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1084">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>in purported compliance with a requirement made under this section; or</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1090">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>otherwise if the person knows, or could reasonably be expected to know, that the information may be used by, or provided to, a local authority in connection with its functions under this Part.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1096">
<num>7</num>
<content>
<p>A person guilty of such an offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="d4e1105">
<num>97B</num>
<heading>Power to obtain information: service of requirement</heading>
<subsection eId="d4e1109">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>A requirement under section 97A(1) or (3) must be in writing.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1115">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>A requirement under section 97A(1) or (3) is served on a person if it is—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1121">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>delivered to the person at the place mentioned in subsection (3);</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1127">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>sent, by post in a prepaid registered letter or by the recorded delivery service, to the person at that place; or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1133">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>sent to the person in some other manner (including by electronic means) which the local authority reasonably considers likely to cause it to be delivered to the person on the same or next day.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1139">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>The place referred to in subsection (2) is—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1145">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>where the person is an individual, that person’s place of business or usual or last known place of abode;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1151">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>where the person is an incorporated company or body, its registered or principal office.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1157">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>Subsection (5) applies where service of a requirement by one of the methods described in subsection (2) has been attempted and failed.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1163">
<num>5</num>
<intro>
<p>Where this subsection applies, a requirement under section 97A(1) or (3) may be served on the person by—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1169">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>where the person is an individual, leaving a copy of the requirement at that person’s place of business or usual or last known place of abode;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1175">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>where the person is an incorporated company or body, leaving a copy of the requirement at the person’s registered or principal office.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1181">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>Subsection (7) applies where the local authority is unable to deliver or send a requirement under section 97A(1) or (3) to the owner or occupier of any house or other premises because the local authority is not (having made reasonable enquiries) aware of the name or address of that owner or occupier.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1187">
<num>7</num>
<content>
<p>Where this subsection applies, a requirement under section 97A(1) or (3) may be served by addressing a copy of it to “The Owner” or, as the case may be, “The Occupier” of the house and leaving it at the house or other premises.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1193">
<num>8</num>
<content>
<p>A requirement which is sent by electronic means is to be treated as being in writing if it is received in a form which is legible and capable of being used for subsequent reference.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
</hcontainer>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</section>
<section eId="section-10">
<num>10</num>
<heading>
Part 8 of the
<abbr title="Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 asp 8" xml:lang="">2004 Act</abbr>
: guidance
</heading>
<content>
<p>
After section 99 of the
<abbr title="Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 asp 8" xml:lang="">2004 Act</abbr>
, insert—
</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<hcontainer name="crossheading" eId="d4e1218">
<heading>Guidance</heading>
<section eId="d4e1224">
<num>99A</num>
<heading>Guidance</heading>
<subsection eId="d4e1228">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>A local authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers about—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1234">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the discharge of its functions under this Part; and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1240">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>matters arising in connection with the discharge of those functions.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1246">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>Before issuing any such guidance the Scottish Ministers must consult—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1252">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>local authorities; and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1258">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>such other persons as they think fit.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</hcontainer>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</section>
<section eId="section-11">
<num>11</num>
<heading>Information to be given to local authority</heading>
<content>
<p>
After section 22 of the
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 asp 1" xml:lang="">2006 Act</abbr>
insert—
</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<section eId="d4e1282">
<num>22A</num>
<heading>Information to be given to local authority</heading>
<subsection eId="d4e1286">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>
On receipt of an application under section 22(1), the private rented housing panel must provide the information mentioned in subsection (2) to the local authority for the area in which the house concerned is situated for the purpose of the local authority maintaining the register under section 82(1) of the Antisocial Behaviour
<abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr>
(Scotland) Act
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2004/8">2004 (asp 8)</ref>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1298">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>The information is—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1304">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the address of the house concerned,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1310">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the name of the landlord of the house (if known),</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1316">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>the landlord’s address (if known),</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1322">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>the landlord registration number of the landlord (if known), and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1328">
<num>e</num>
<content>
<p>the name and address (if known) of any person who acts as agent for the landlord.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</section>
<section eId="section-12">
<num>12</num>
<heading>Minor and consequential amendments</heading>
<content>
<p>The schedule to this Act (which makes minor modifications and modifications consequential on this Part) has effect.</p>
</content>
</section>
</part>
<part eId="part-2">
<num>Part 2</num>
<heading>Houses in multiple occupation</heading>
<section eId="section-13">
<num>13</num>
<heading>
Amendment of
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
licensing regime
</heading>
<subsection eId="section-13-1">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>
In section 125 of the
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 asp 1" xml:lang="">2006 Act</abbr>
(meaning of “house in multiple occupation”)—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-13-1-a">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>in subsection (1)—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-13-1-a-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>
for the words from “Any” to second “is” substitute ““
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
” means any living accommodation”, and
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-13-1-a-ii">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>after “families” insert</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<p class="run-on"></p>
<paragraph eId="d4e1393">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>which—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1399">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>falls within subsection (2), and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1405">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>is occupied by those 3 or more persons as an only or main residence, or</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1411">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>which is of such type, or which is occupied in such manner, as the Scottish Ministers may by order specify.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">,</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-13-1-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>after subsection (1) insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e1426">
<num>1A</num>
<intro>
<p>Before making an order under subsection (1)(b), the Scottish Ministers must consult—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1432">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>local authorities, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1438">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>such tenants (or tenants’ representatives) and such landlords (or landlords’ representatives) as they think fit.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">,</inline>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-13-1-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>subsection (4)(a) is repealed.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-13-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>
After section 129 of the
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 asp 1" xml:lang="">2006 Act</abbr>
insert—
</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<section eId="d4e1465">
<num>129A</num>
<heading>Preliminary refusal: breach of planning control</heading>
<subsection eId="d4e1469">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>
The local authority may, within 21 days of an application for an
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
licence, refuse to consider the application if it considers that occupation of the living accommodation concerned as an
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
would constitute a breach of planning control for the purposes of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1997/8">1997 (c. 8)</ref>
(“the
<abbr title="Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 c. 8" xml:lang="">1997 Act</abbr>
”) by virtue of section 123(a) or (b) of that Act.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1487">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>
The local authority must, within 7 days of deciding to refuse to consider an
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
application, serve notice of its decision on—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1496">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the applicant,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1502">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the enforcing authority, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1508">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>the chief constable.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1514">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>The notice must—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1520">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
give the local authority’s reason for refusing to consider the
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
application, and
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1529">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>inform the applicant of the effect of subsection (4).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1535">
<num>4</num>
<intro>
<p>
No fee may be charged in respect of a further application for an
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
licence in relation to the living accommodation concerned made within 28 days of the applicant subsequently obtaining—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1544">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
planning permission under Part 3 of the
<abbr title="Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 c. 8" xml:lang="">1997 Act</abbr>
, or
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1553">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
a certificate of lawfulness of use or development under section 150 or 151 of the
<abbr title="Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 c. 8" xml:lang="">1997 Act</abbr>
,
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>
in respect of the occupation of the living accommodation as an
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
.
</p>
</wrapUp>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1567">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>This section applies regardless of whether the local authority is the planning authority for the area in which the living accommodation concerned is situated.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1573">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>
For the purposes of this Part, a refusal to consider an application under subsection (1) is not to be treated as a refusal to grant an
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
licence under section 129(2)(b).
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-13-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>
In section 131 of the
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 asp 1" xml:lang="">2006 Act</abbr>
(suitability of living accommodation), after subsection (2)(d) insert—
</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<paragraph eId="d4e1594">
<num>da</num>
<content>
<p>whether any rooms within it have been subdivided,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1600">
<num>db</num>
<content>
<p>whether any rooms within it have been adapted and that has resulted in an alteration to the situation of the water and drainage pipes within it,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-13-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>
After section 131 of the
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 asp 1" xml:lang="">2006 Act</abbr>
insert—
</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<section eId="d4e1621">
<num>131A</num>
<heading>Overprovision</heading>
<subsection eId="d4e1625">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>
The local authority may refuse to grant an
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
licence if it considers that there is (or, as a result of granting the licence, would be) overprovision of
<abbr title="houses in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMOs</abbr>
in the locality in which the living accommodation concerned is situated.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1637">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>
In considering whether to refuse to grant an
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
licence under subsection (1), the local authority must have regard to—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1646">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
whether there is an existing
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
licence in effect in respect of the living accommodation,
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1655">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>the views (if known) of—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1661">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>the applicant, and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1667">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>if applicable, any occupant of the living accommodation,</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1673">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>such other matters as the Scottish Ministers may by order specify.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1679">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>It is for the local authority to determine the localities within its area for the purpose of this section.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1685">
<num>4</num>
<intro>
<p>In considering whether there is or would be overprovision for the purposes of subsection (1) in any locality, the local authority must have regard to—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1691">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
the number and capacity of licensed
<abbr title="houses in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMOs</abbr>
in the locality,
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1700">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
the need for housing accommodation in the locality and the extent to which
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
accommodation is required to meet that need,
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1709">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>such other matters as the Scottish Ministers may by order specify.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1715">
<num>5</num>
<intro>
<p>Before making an order under subsection (2)(c) or (4)(c), the Scottish Ministers must consult—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1721">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>local authorities,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1727">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>such persons or bodies as appear to them to be representative of the interests of—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1733">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>landlords,</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1739">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>occupiers of houses, and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1745">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>such other persons or bodies (if any) as they consider appropriate (which may include landlords or occupiers of houses).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-13-5">
<num>5</num>
<intro>
<p>
In section 135 of the
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 asp 1" xml:lang="">2006 Act</abbr>
(application for new
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
licence: effect on existing
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
licence)—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-13-5-a">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>in subsection (2)—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-13-5-a-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>the word “and” immediately following paragraph (a) is repealed,</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-13-5-a-ii">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>after that paragraph insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<paragraph eId="d4e1787">
<num>aa</num>
<intro>
<p>
where the local authority refuses to consider the application for the new
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
licence—
</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1796">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>
the date on which the existing
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
licence would expire had an application for a new
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
licence not been made, or
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1808">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>such later date as the local authority considers reasonable in the circumstances, and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">,</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-13-5-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>after subsection (2) insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e1823">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>
The local authority must serve notice of a decision under subsection (2)(aa)(ii) to extend (or further extend) the duration of an existing
<abbr title="house in multiple occupation" xml:lang="">HMO</abbr>
licence on—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e1832">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the licence holder,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1838">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the enforcing authority, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1844">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>the chief constable.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-13-6">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>
In section 191(4)(a) of the
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 asp 1" xml:lang="">2006 Act</abbr>
(orders and regulations), after “section” insert “125(1)(b),”.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-14">
<num>14</num>
<heading>Penalty for certain offences in relation to houses in multiple occupation</heading>
<content>
<p>
In section 156(1)(a) of the
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 asp 1" xml:lang="">2006 Act</abbr>
(penalties
<abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr>
), for “£20,000” substitute “£50,000”.
</p>
</content>
</section>
<section eId="section-15">
<num>15</num>
<heading>Reasons for decisions</heading>
<subsection eId="section-15-1">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>
In section 158 of the
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 asp 1" xml:lang="">2006 Act</abbr>
(notice of decisions)—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-15-1-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>in subsection (12)(a), for “give” substitute “subject to subsection (17), advise of the right to request”,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-15-1-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>after that subsection insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e1905">
<num>13</num>
<content>
<p>A person on whom a notice of a decision to which this section applies has been served may request the local authority to give its reasons for the decision.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1911">
<num>14</num>
<content>
<p>A request under subsection (13) must be made within 14 days of the person receiving notice of the decision.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1917">
<num>15</num>
<content>
<p>Where a local authority receives such a request it must notify the person of its reasons for the decision within 14 days of receiving the request.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1923">
<num>16</num>
<content>
<p>A local authority must, at the same time as notifying the person under subsection (15), so notify any other person on whom a notice of the decision has been served.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e1929">
<num>17</num>
<content>
<p>The requirement for the notice to advise of the right to request the local authority’s reasons does not apply where the reasons are included in the notice (or accompany it in writing).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-15-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>
In section 159 of the
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 asp 1" xml:lang="">2006 Act</abbr>
(Part 5 appeals), after subsection (5) insert—
</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e1947">
<num>5A</num>
<content>
<p>For the purposes of an appeal, the sheriff may require the local authority to give reasons for the decision (if the authority has not already done so), and the authority must comply with such a requirement.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-16">
<num>16</num>
<heading>Guidance</heading>
<content>
<p>
In section 163(1) of the
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 asp 1" xml:lang="">2006 Act</abbr>
(guidance), after “Part” insert “and section 186 (so far as that section relates to this Part)”.
</p>
</content>
</section>
</part>
<part eId="part-3">
<num>Part 3</num>
<heading>Overcrowding statutory notices</heading>
<section eId="section-17">
<num>17</num>
<heading>Overcrowding in private rented housing: statutory notice</heading>
<subsection eId="section-17-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>A local authority may, subject to section 18, require the landlord of a house to which subsection (2) applies to take steps to ensure the house is not overcrowded.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-17-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>This subsection applies to any house in the local authority’s area—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-17-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>which is overcrowded, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-17-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>the overcrowding of which is, in the local authority’s opinion, contributing or connected to (or is likely to contribute or be connected to)—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-17-2-b-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>an adverse effect on the health or wellbeing of any person,</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-17-2-b-ii">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>an adverse effect on the amenity of the house or its locality.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-17-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>A requirement under subsection (1) must be made by serving a notice (an “overcrowding statutory notice”) on the landlord in accordance with section 28.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-17-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>Where there are joint landlords, the duty under subsection (3) may be satisfied by service on any one of them.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-17-5">
<num>5</num>
<intro>
<p>An overcrowding statutory notice—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-17-5-a">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>must specify—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-17-5-a-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>the steps which require to be carried out to ensure the house is no longer overcrowded, and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-17-5-a-ii">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>the period within which the steps must be completed (being a period not shorter than 28 days),</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-17-5-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>must state the conditions set out in section 20, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-17-5-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>may specify other steps which require to be carried out for the purposes of section 20(b) or otherwise.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-17-6">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>An overcrowding statutory notice may not specify any step which would require the landlord to breach any statutory or contractual obligation.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-17-7">
<num>7</num>
<intro>
<p>The Scottish Ministers may by order prescribe—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-17-7-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the form of an overcrowding statutory notice,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-17-7-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>other information to be included in the notice,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-17-7-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>persons who must be given a copy of the notice by the local authority.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-17-8">
<num>8</num>
<intro>
<p>Before making an order under subsection (7), the Scottish Ministers must consult—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-17-8-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>local authorities,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-17-8-b">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>such persons or bodies as appear to them to be representative of the interests of—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-17-8-b-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>landlords,</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-17-8-b-ii">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>occupiers of houses, and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-17-8-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>such other persons or bodies (if any) as they consider appropriate (which may include landlords or occupiers of houses).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-18">
<num>18</num>
<heading>Matters to be considered prior to service of overcrowding statutory notice</heading>
<subsection eId="section-18-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>This section applies where a local authority is considering serving an overcrowding statutory notice in relation to a house.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-18-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>The authority may serve the notice only if it is reasonable and proportionate in the circumstances to do so having regard to—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-18-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the nature of the adverse effect referred to in section 17(2)(b) by reference to which the notice would be served,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-18-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the degree to which the overcrowding of the house is contributing to or connected to that adverse effect,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-18-2-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>the likely effects of service of the notice, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-18-2-d">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>whether there are means other than by service of the notice by which the adverse effect could be mitigated or avoided.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-18-3">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>The authority must take into account—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-18-3-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the circumstances of the occupier of the house and of any other persons residing in the house (including, in particular, whether any of them is, as a result of the overcrowding of the house, homeless),</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-18-3-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the views (if known) of the landlord, the occupier and any other persons residing in the house, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-18-3-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>the likely effects of service of the notice on the occupier and any other persons residing in the house (including, in particular, whether it may lead to the occupier or any such person becoming homeless or threatened with homelessness).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-18-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>
For the purposes of subsection (3), whether a person is homeless or threatened with homelessness is to be determined in accordance with section 24 of the Housing (Scotland) Act
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1987/26">1987 (c.26)</ref>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-19">
<num>19</num>
<heading>Information and advice for occupiers</heading>
<subsection eId="section-19-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>This section applies where a local authority serves an overcrowding statutory notice in relation to a house.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-19-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>The authority must, at the same time as serving the overcrowding statutory notice, also serve on the occupier of the house a notice containing prescribed information and advice in connection with the overcrowding statutory notice.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-19-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>If the occupier of the house or any other person residing in the house requests information or advice from the local authority in connection with the overcrowding statutory notice, the local authority must comply with the request, unless the authority considers the request to be unreasonable.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-19-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>The local authority may give the occupier of the house such other information and advice as the authority considers appropriate in connection with the overcrowding statutory notice.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-19-5">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>In subsection (2), “prescribed” means prescribed by order made by the Scottish Ministers.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-19-6">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>Such an order may also prescribe the form of the notice to be served under subsection (2).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-19-7">
<num>7</num>
<intro>
<p>Before making an order under this section, the Scottish Ministers must consult—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-19-7-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>local authorities,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-19-7-b">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>such persons or bodies as appear to them to be representative of the interests of—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-19-7-b-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>landlords,</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-19-7-b-ii">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>occupiers of houses, and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-19-7-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>such other persons or bodies (if any) as they consider appropriate (which may include landlords or occupiers of houses).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-20">
<num>20</num>
<heading>Mandatory conditions</heading>
<intro>
<p>The conditions are, where the steps have been taken as specified in the notice to ensure the house is no longer overcrowded, that the landlord must—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-20-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>not cause the house to become overcrowded,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-20-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>take reasonable steps to prevent the house becoming overcrowded.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section eId="section-21">
<num>21</num>
<heading>Duration of notice</heading>
<subsection eId="section-21-1">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>An overcrowding statutory notice—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-21-1-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>has effect from, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-21-1-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>expires 5 years (or such shorter period of not less than one year as may be specified in the notice) after,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>the latest of the dates set out in subsection (2).</p>
</wrapUp>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-21-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>Those dates are—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-21-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the last date on which the notice may be appealed to the sheriff under section 23,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-21-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>where such an appeal is made, the date on which—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-21-2-b-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>an order is made under section 23(4), or</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-21-2-b-ii">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>the application is abandoned, and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-21-2-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>any later date as may be specified in the notice.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-21-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>An overcrowding statutory notice ceases to have effect in relation to a person if that person ceases to be the landlord of the house.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-22">
<num>22</num>
<heading>Representations</heading>
<subsection eId="section-22-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>A person on whom an overcrowding statutory notice is served may make representations to the local authority concerning the notice within 7 days of the notice being served.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-22-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>A local authority must consider any representations made under subsection (1) and respond to the person within 7 days of the representations having been made by—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-22-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>confirming the notice,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-22-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>varying the notice, or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-22-2-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>revoking the notice.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-22-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>Where the local authority fails to respond in accordance with subsection (2), the overcrowding statutory notice is revoked.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-22-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>Where this section applies to the variation of an overcrowding statutory notice by virtue of section 24(4)(a), subsection (3) of this section only applies to the variation of the overcrowding statutory notice.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-23">
<num>23</num>
<heading>Appeals</heading>
<subsection eId="section-23-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>The landlord may appeal against an overcrowding statutory notice by summary application to the sheriff.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-23-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>An application under subsection (1) must be made—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-23-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>where representations under section 22(1) have been made, before the expiry of the period of 28 days beginning with the service of the notice,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-23-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>in any other case, before the expiry of the period of 21 days beginning with the service of the notice.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-23-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>But the sheriff may, on cause shown, hear an appeal made after the deadline set by subsection (2).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-23-4">
<num>4</num>
<intro>
<p>The sheriff may determine the appeal by making an order—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-23-4-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>confirming the notice,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-23-4-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>varying it in such manner as may be specified in the order, or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-23-4-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>revoking the notice.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-23-5">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>The sheriff’s decision on any such appeal is final.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-23-6">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>Where this section applies to the variation of an overcrowding statutory notice by virtue of section 24(4)(b), the sheriff’s powers under subsection (4) of this section are not prejudiced in relation to the overcrowding statutory notice.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-24">
<num>24</num>
<heading>Variation</heading>
<subsection eId="section-24-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>The local authority may vary an overcrowding statutory notice (including extending the duration of its effect) at any time.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-24-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>But a notice may not be so varied so as to shorten the duration of its effect.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-24-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>The local authority must serve notice of any variation of an overcrowding statutory notice on the landlord in accordance with section 28.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-24-4">
<num>4</num>
<intro>
<p>The following sections apply to a notice of variation of an overcrowding statutory notice as they apply to an overcrowding statutory notice—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-24-4-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>section 22 (representations),</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-24-4-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>section 23 (appeals).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-24-5">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>A variation of an overcrowding statutory notice has effect from the latest of the dates set out in subsection (6).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-24-6">
<num>6</num>
<intro>
<p>Those dates are—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-24-6-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the last date on which the notice of variation of the overcrowding statutory notice may be appealed to the sheriff under section 23,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-24-6-b">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>where such an appeal is made, the date on which—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-24-6-b-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>an order is made under section 23(4), or</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-24-6-b-ii">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>the application is abandoned, and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-24-6-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>any later date as may be specified in the notice of variation of the overcrowding statutory notice.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-24-7">
<num>7</num>
<content>
<p>Any reference to an overcrowding statutory notice in this Part includes, unless the context otherwise requires, any variation which has effect by virtue of this section.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-25">
<num>25</num>
<heading>Revocation</heading>
<subsection eId="section-25-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>The local authority may revoke an overcrowding statutory notice at any time.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-25-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>The local authority must serve notice of any revocation of an overcrowding statutory notice on the landlord in accordance with section 28.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-25-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>A revocation of an overcrowding statutory notice has effect from the date on which the notice of revocation is served on the landlord.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-26">
<num>26</num>
<heading>Offences</heading>
<subsection eId="section-26-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>A landlord commits an offence if the landlord fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with any requirement or condition contained in an overcrowding statutory notice within the period (if any) specified for completion.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-26-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-27">
<num>27</num>
<heading>Power to obtain information</heading>
<subsection eId="section-27-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>A local authority may, for the purpose of enabling it to discharge its functions under this Part, serve a notice on a person falling within subsection (2) (referred to as “A”) requiring A to provide the authority with any of the information mentioned in subsection (3).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-27-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>A person falls within this subsection if the person appears to the local authority to—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-27-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>own, occupy or have any other interest in a house in the local authority’s area, or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-27-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>act in relation to the lease or occupancy arrangement to which any such house is subject.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-27-3">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>The information is—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-27-3-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>confirmation of the nature of A’s interest in the house,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-27-3-b">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>the name and address of, and information about A’s relationship with, any other person whom A knows to—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-27-3-b-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>own, occupy or have any other interest in the house, or</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-27-3-b-ii">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>act in relation to the lease or occupancy arrangement to which the house is subject,</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-27-3-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>such other information relating to the house, or such other person, as the local authority may reasonably require.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-27-4">
<num>4</num>
<intro>
<p>A person commits an offence if the person—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-27-4-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a requirement of a notice served on the person under subsection (1), or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-27-4-b">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>knowingly or recklessly provides information which is false or misleading in a material respect to a local authority or other person—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-27-4-b-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>in purported compliance with a requirement of such a notice, or</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-27-4-b-ii">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>otherwise if the person knows, or could reasonably be expected to know, that the information may be used by, or provided to, a local authority for the purpose of the discharge of its functions under this Part.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-27-5">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-28">
<num>28</num>
<heading>Service of notices</heading>
<subsection eId="section-28-1">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>A notice is served on a person if it is—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-28-1-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>delivered to the person at the place mentioned in subsection (2),</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-28-1-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>sent, by post in a prepaid registered letter or by the recorded delivery service, to the person at that place, or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-28-1-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>sent to the person in some other manner (including by electronic means) which the local authority reasonably considers likely to cause it to be delivered to the person on the same or next day.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-28-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>The place referred to in subsection (1) is—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-28-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>where the person is an individual, that person’s place of business or usual or last known place of abode,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-28-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>where the person is an incorporated company or body, its registered or principal office.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-28-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>Subsection (4) applies where service of the notice by one of the methods described in subsection (1) has been attempted and failed.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-28-4">
<num>4</num>
<intro>
<p>Where this subsection applies, service of the notice may be on the person by—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-28-4-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>where the person is an individual, leaving a copy of the notice at that person’s place of business or usual or last known place of abode,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-28-4-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>where the person is an incorporated company or body, leaving a copy of the notice at the person’s registered or principal office.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-28-5">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>Subsection (6) applies where the local authority is unable to deliver or send a notice to the person because the local authority is not (having made reasonable enquiries) aware of the name or address of that owner or occupier.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-28-6">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>Where this subsection applies, service of the notice may be by addressing a copy of it to “The Owner” or, as the case may be, “The Occupier” of the house and leaving it at the house or other premises.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-28-7">
<num>7</num>
<content>
<p>A notice which is sent by electronic means must be received in a form which is legible and capable of being used for subsequent reference.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-29">
<num>29</num>
<heading>Guidance</heading>
<subsection eId="section-29-1">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>A local authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers about—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-29-1-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the discharge of its functions under this Part, or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-29-1-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>matters arising in connection with the discharge of those functions.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-29-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>Before issuing any such guidance, the Scottish Ministers must consult—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-29-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>local authorities,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-29-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>such persons or bodies as appear to them to be representative of the interests of—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-29-2-b-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>landlords,</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-29-2-b-ii">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>occupiers of houses, and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-29-2-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>such other persons or bodies (if any) as they consider appropriate (which may include landlords or occupiers of houses).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-30">
<num>30</num>
<heading>Reports</heading>
<subsection eId="section-30-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>The Scottish Ministers must, as soon as practicable after the end of each 3 year period, publish a report containing the information referred to in subsection (2).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-30-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>That is information, in relation to each local authority area, about—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-30-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the number of overcrowding statutory notices served during the period to which the report relates,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-30-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the extent to which service of the notices has reduced the overcrowding of houses,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-30-2-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>the extent to which persons have become homeless as a result of the service of the notices, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-30-2-d">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>any other measures that have been taken or considered by the local authority during the period for the purpose of reducing the overcrowding of houses.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-30-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>A local authority must provide the Scottish Ministers with such information as they may reasonably require to comply with subsection (1).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-30-4">
<num>4</num>
<intro>
<p>In subsection (1), “3 year period” means—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-30-4-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which section 17 comes into force, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-30-4-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>each subsequent period of 3 years.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-31">
<num>31</num>
<heading>Interpretation of Part 3</heading>
<subsection eId="section-31-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>In this Part—</p>
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<item>
<p>“house” means premises—</p>
<blockList class="ordered">
<item>
<num>a</num>
<p>which are subject to a lease or occupancy arrangement by virtue of which they may be used as a separate dwelling, and</p>
</item>
<item>
<num>b</num>
<p>
the owner of which would, if not registered in the register maintained by a local authority under section 82(1) of the
<abbr title="Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 asp 8" xml:lang="">2004 Act</abbr>
, be guilty of an offence under subsection (1) of section 93 of that Act (disregarding subsection (3) of that section),
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</item>
<item>
<p>“landlord”, in relation to a house, means the owner of the house.</p>
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</blockList>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-31-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>
In this Part references to a house being overcrowded are to be construed according to the definition of overcrowding in section 135 of the Housing (Scotland) Act
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1987/26">1987 (c. 26)</ref>
; but do not include any house to which the matters mentioned in section 139(2)(a) or (b) of that Act apply.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
</part>
<part eId="part-4">
<num>Part 4</num>
<heading>Miscellaneous</heading>
<section eId="section-32">
<num>32</num>
<heading>Premiums</heading>
<subsection eId="section-32-1">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>
In section 82 of the Rent (Scotland) Act
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1984/58">1984 (c. 58)</ref>
(prohibition of premiums and loans on grant of protected tenancies)—
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-32-1-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>in subsection (1), “, in addition to the rent,” is repealed,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-32-1-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>in subsection (2), “in addition to the rent” is repealed.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-32-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>After section 89 of that Act insert—</p>
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<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<section eId="d4e3040">
<num>89A</num>
<heading>Premiums: regulations</heading>
<subsection eId="d4e3044">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision about sums which may be charged in connection with the grant, renewal or continuance of a protected tenancy.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3050">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>Such regulations may, in particular, specify—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3056">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>categories of sum which are not to be treated as a premium for the purposes of this Part;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3062">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the maximum amount which tenants may be asked to pay in respect of such a sum.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3068">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>Before making regulations under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3074">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>such persons or bodies as they consider representative of the interests of—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3080">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>tenants;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3086">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>private sector landlords;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3092">
<num>iii</num>
<content>
<p>persons who act as agents for such landlords,</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>as they consider appropriate; and</p>
</wrapUp>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3100">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>such other persons or bodies as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate (which may include tenants, private sector landlords and persons who act as agents for such landlords).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3106">
<num>4</num>
<intro>
<p>The power conferred by subsection (1) on the Scottish Ministers to make regulations—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3112">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>must be exercised by statutory instrument;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3118">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>may be exercised so as to make different provision for different purposes.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3124">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>No regulations are to be made under subsection (1) unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Scottish Parliament.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
</quotedStructure>
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</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-32-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>In section 90(1) of that Act (interpretation of Part 8), for the entry for “premium” substitute—</p>
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<mod>
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<p>“premium” means any fine, sum or pecuniary consideration, other than the rent, and includes any service or administration fee or charge;</p>
</item>
</blockList>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">. </inline>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-32-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>In section 115(1) of that Act (interpretation), for the entry for “premium” substitute—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<blockList class="unordered">
<item>
<p>“premium” has the meaning given in section 90;</p>
</item>
</blockList>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
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</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-33">
<num>33</num>
<heading>Tenant information packs</heading>
<content>
<p>
After section 30 of the
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 c. 43" xml:lang="">1988 Act</abbr>
insert—
</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<section eId="d4e3176">
<num>30A</num>
<heading>Duty of landlord to provide certain information</heading>
<subsection eId="d4e3180">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>A person who is to be the landlord under an assured tenancy (of whatever duration) must provide the person who is to be the tenant of that tenancy with the documents specified by virtue of section 30B(1) (“the standard tenancy documents”).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3186">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>The standard tenancy documents must be provided no later than the date on which the assured tenancy commences.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3192">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>Where there are to be joint landlords under the tenancy, the duty under subsection (1) may be satisfied by any one of them.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3198">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>A person under the duty mentioned in subsection (1) who (without reasonable excuse) does not comply with that duty is guilty of an offence.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3204">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3210">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>Where an offence under subsection (4) committed by a body corporate is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to any neglect on the part of, a director, manager, secretary or similar officer of the body, or a person purporting to act in any such capacity, that person, as well as the body corporate, is guilty of an offence and liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="d4e3219">
<num>30B</num>
<heading>Duty of landlord to provide certain information: further provision</heading>
<subsection eId="d4e3223">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>The Scottish Ministers may by order—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3229">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>specify the documents to be provided under section 30A(1) which may, in particular, include—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3235">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>documents containing information about the tenancy;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3241">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>documents containing information about the house;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3247">
<num>iii</num>
<content>
<p>documents containing information about the person who is to be the landlord;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3253">
<num>iv</num>
<content>
<p>documents containing information about the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3259">
<num>v</num>
<content>
<p>copies of documents which the person who is to be the landlord is under a duty to provide by virtue of this Act (other than section 30A(1)) or any other enactment;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3265">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>make such further provision about the documents as they think fit, including, in particular, provision about the form of, and the information to be included in (or excluded from), any of the documents;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3271">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>make provision so that the giving of a document (or copy of a document) specified under subsection (1)(a)(v), either in pursuance of the duty under section 30A(1) or by virtue of another provision of this Act or any other enactment, has the effect of satisfying all or any such obligations;</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3277">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>make provision about whether the documents may be provided separately or whether they must all be provided at the same time.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3283">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>Before making an order under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3289">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>such persons and bodies as they consider representative of the interests of—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3295">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>tenants;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3301">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>private sector landlords;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3307">
<num>iii</num>
<content>
<p>persons who act as agents for such landlords,</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>as they consider appropriate; and</p>
</wrapUp>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3315">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>such other persons or bodies as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate (which may include tenants, private sector landlords and persons who act as agents for such landlords).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
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</p>
</content>
</section>
<section eId="section-34">
<num>34</num>
<heading>Notices required for termination of short assured tenancy</heading>
<content>
<p>
In section 33 of the
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 c. 43" xml:lang="">1988 Act</abbr>
(recovery of possession on termination of a short assured tenancy), after subsection (4) insert—
</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e3336">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>For the avoidance of doubt, sections 18 and 19 do not apply for the purpose of a landlord seeking to recover possession of the house under this section.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</section>
<section eId="section-35">
<num>35</num>
<heading>Landlord application to private rented housing panel</heading>
<subsection eId="section-35-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>
The
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 asp 1" xml:lang="">2006 Act</abbr>
is amended as follows.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-35-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 21 (naming of panel and re-naming of committees)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-35-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>in subsection (3), after “panel,” where it first occurs, insert “the members of the panel,”,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-35-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>in subsection (4)—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-35-2-b-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>the words from “the exercise” to the end become paragraph (a), and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-35-2-b-ii">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>after that paragraph insert—</p>
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<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<paragraph eId="d4e3391">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the exercise by members of the panel of the functions conferred on them under sections 28A and 28C.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">. </inline>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-35-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>At the beginning of the title of section 22 (application to private rented housing panel) insert “Tenant”.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-35-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>After section 28 insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<section eId="d4e3415">
<num>28A</num>
<heading>Landlord application to private rented housing panel</heading>
<subsection eId="d4e3419">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>A landlord may apply to the private rented housing panel for assistance under section 28C in exercising the landlord’s right of entry to the house concerned under section 181(4).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3425">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>The president of the panel must allocate an application under subsection (1) to an individual member of the panel, and may subsequently reallocate it at any time to another individual member of the panel (the member to whom it is, for the time being, allocated being referred to as “the panel member”).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3431">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>The panel member must decide whether—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3437">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>to assist the landlord in exercising the landlord’s right of entry to the house concerned under section 181(4) in accordance with section 28C, or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3443">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>to reject the application (and notify the landlord accordingly).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3449">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>The panel member may require the landlord to produce such further information as the panel member considers necessary to reach a decision on the application.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3455">
<num>5</num>
<intro>
<p>Where the panel member decides to assist the landlord under subsection (3)(a) the panel member must send the landlord and the tenant a notice—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3461">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>indicating that—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3467">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>the panel member has decided to assist the landlord, and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3473">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>the panel member will be seeking to arrange a suitable time for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4), and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3479">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>informing the tenant of the tenant’s right under subsection (6).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3485">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>A tenant may, within the period of 14 days beginning with the date of receipt of a notice under subsection (5) (or such longer period as the panel member considers appropriate in the circumstances), make representations to the panel member as to why it is inappropriate or unnecessary for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4) at that time.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3491">
<num>7</num>
<intro>
<p>Where representations are made by the tenant under subsection (6), the panel member—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3497">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>may make such further enquiries of the landlord and tenant as the panel member considers appropriate, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3503">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>must decide whether to—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3509">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>continue to assist the landlord, or</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3515">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>stop assisting the landlord.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3521">
<num>8</num>
<intro>
<p>A decision—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3527">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>to reject an application under subsection (3),</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3533">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>of the panel member under subsection (7),</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3539">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>by the panel member to stop acting in accordance with section 28C(9),</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>is final.</p>
</wrapUp>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3547">
<num>9</num>
<intro>
<p>No application may be made under subsection (1) where the landlord is—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3553">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
a local authority landlord (within the meaning of the Housing (Scotland) Act
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2001/10">2001 (asp 10)</ref>
),
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3562">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>a registered social landlord (being a body registered in the register maintained under section 57 of that Act), or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3568">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>Scottish Water.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="d4e3577">
<num>28B</num>
<heading>Landlord application to private rented housing panel: further provision</heading>
<subsection eId="d4e3581">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make further provision about the making or deciding of applications under section 28A.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3587">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>Those regulations may, in particular, make provision—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3593">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>about the form and content of applications and notices,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3599">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>prescribing a fee to accompany applications,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3605">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>specifying circumstances when the panel member must decide to reject an application or stop assisting a landlord,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3611">
<num>d</num>
<intro>
<p>about the procedure for—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3617">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>making decisions under section 28A(3) or (7),</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3623">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>giving notice under section 28A(5),</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3629">
<num>iii</num>
<content>
<p>making representations under section 28A(6).</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3635">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>In this section, “the panel member” means the member of the private rented housing panel to whom the case has been allocated under section 28A(2).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="d4e3644">
<num>28C</num>
<heading>Panel member to arrange suitable time for access</heading>
<subsection eId="d4e3648">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>Subsection (2) applies where the panel member has decided to assist the landlord under section 28A(3)(a).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3654">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>The panel member must liaise with the landlord and the tenant with a view to agreeing a suitable date and time (or dates and times) for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3660">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>Subsection (4) applies if the tenant (without reasonable excuse) has failed or refused, within a reasonable time, to—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3666">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>respond to the panel member, or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3672">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>agree a suitable date and time (or dates and times) for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3678">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>The panel member may fix a date and time (or dates and times) for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry to the house under section 181(4).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3684">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>Where a date and time has been agreed under subsection (2), the panel member may, on the request of either the landlord or the tenant and where there are reasonable grounds for doing so, liaise with the parties with a view to agreeing a different date and time (or dates and times) for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3690">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>The panel member must as soon as reasonably practicable notify the landlord and tenant of any date and time (or dates and times) agreed or fixed under this section for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3696">
<num>7</num>
<intro>
<p>When notifying the parties of the date and time (or dates and times) agreed or fixed under this section, the panel member must also—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3702">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>provide the tenant with information about the action that the panel member may take under section 182 if the tenant refuses the landlord’s exercise of the landlord’s right of entry to the house under section 181(4), and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3708">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>inform both parties that the panel member (or a person authorised by the panel member) may be requested to attend when the landlord exercises such right of entry.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3714">
<num>8</num>
<content>
<p>The panel member may, at the request of the landlord or the tenant, attend at the house at the time agreed or fixed for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3720">
<num>9</num>
<content>
<p>The panel member may, at any time, stop assisting the landlord under this section if the panel member considers it appropriate to do so.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3726">
<num>10</num>
<intro>
<p>The panel member may—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3732">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>authorise a person (other than the landlord or a representative of the landlord) to exercise any function conferred on the panel member under this section, or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3738">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>arrange for any such function to be carried out by another panel member.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3744">
<num>11</num>
<content>
<p>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make further provision about the action the panel member is to take under this section.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3751">
<num>12</num>
<content>
<p>In this section, “the panel member” means the member of the private rented housing panel to whom the case has been allocated under section 28A(2).</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-35-5">
<num>5</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 29 (annual report)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-35-5-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>in subsection (1), after “panel” where it second occurs insert “, by the members of the panel”,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-35-5-b">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>in subsection (2)—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-35-5-b-i">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>the words from “the frequency” to the end become paragraph (a), and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-35-5-b-ii">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>after that paragraph insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<paragraph eId="d4e3790">
<num>b</num>
<intro>
<p>the number of—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3796">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>applications made under section 28A,</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3802">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>cases in which it has been possible to agree a suitable date and time (or dates and times) under section 28C for the landlord to exercise the landlord’s right of entry under section 181(4),</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3808">
<num>iii</num>
<content>
<p>houses attended by a member of the private rented housing panel (or a person authorised by such a member) as a result of a request made under section 28C(8), and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3814">
<num>iv</num>
<content>
<p>warrants sought to authorise entry under section 182(1) in pursuance of section 181(2A).</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-35-6">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>In section 181 (rights of entry: general), after subsection (2) insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e3829">
<num>2A</num>
<content>
<p>A member of the private rented housing panel, and any other person authorised by any such member, is entitled to enter any house in respect of which a decision has been made under section 28A(3) to assist the landlord’s exercise of the landlord’s right of entry under subsection (4) of this section for the purpose of enabling the landlord to exercise such right of entry.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-35-7">
<num>7</num>
<content>
<p>In section 182(1) (warrants authorising entry), for “or (2)” substitute “, (2) or (2A)”.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-35-8">
<num>8</num>
<content>
<p>In section 191 (orders and regulations), after subsection (4) insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e3850">
<num>4A</num>
<content>
<p>Regulations under subsection (1) of section 28B (other than such regulations containing only provision under subsection (2)(b) of that section) are not to be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Scottish Parliament.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-36">
<num>36</num>
<heading>Relaxation of residential restriction on leases of more than 20 years</heading>
<subsection eId="section-36-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>
Section 8 of the Land Tenure Reform (Scotland) Act
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1974/38">1974 (c. 38)</ref>
(property let under a future long lease,
<abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr>
not to be used as a private dwelling) is amended as follows.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-36-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>In subsection (3A)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-36-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the word “or” immediately following paragraph (b) is repealed, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-36-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>after paragraph (c), add </p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<p class="run-on">; or</p>
<paragraph eId="d4e3898">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>a body prescribed, or of a type prescribed, by the Scottish Ministers by order made by statutory instrument.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-36-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>After subsection (3A), insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e3913">
<num>3B</num>
<intro>
<p>An order under subsection (3A)(d) may—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3919">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>prescribe a body or type of body subject to conditions or restrictions,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3925">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>prescribe conditions which a body or type of body must meet for the purposes of subsection (3A),</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3931">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>restrict the application of subsection (3A) to specified leases, or leases of specified descriptions,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3937">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>prescribe circumstances in which subsection (3A) is to apply or cease to apply in relation to a body or type of body or any lease,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3943">
<num>e</num>
<intro>
<p>make provision about the consequences, in relation to any lease, of—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3949">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>a breach of any condition or restriction prescribed by the order, or</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e3955">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>subsection (3A) otherwise ceasing to apply in relation to a body or type of body or the lease.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3961">
<num>3C</num>
<content>
<p>Provision made by virtue of subsection (3B)(e) may, in particular, include provision for the protection of the interests of tenants or occupiers of any dwelling-houses on the property which is subject to the lease.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e3967">
<num>3D</num>
<intro>
<p>An order under subsection (3A)(d)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e3973">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>may modify any enactment, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e3979">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>is not to be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the order has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Scottish Parliament.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-37">
<num>37</num>
<heading>Restriction of right to redeem heritable securities after 20 years</heading>
<subsection eId="section-37-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>
Section 11 of the Land Tenure Reform (Scotland) Act
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1974/38">1974 (c. 38)</ref>
(right to redeem heritable security after 20 years where security subjects used as a private dwelling) is amended as follows.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-37-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>In subsection (3A)(b)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-37-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the word “or” immediately following sub-paragraph (ii) is repealed, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-37-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>after sub-paragraph (iii), add </p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<p class="run-on">; or</p>
<subparagraph eId="d4e4024">
<num>iv</num>
<content>
<p>a body prescribed, or of a type prescribed, by the Scottish Ministers by order made by statutory instrument.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-37-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>After subsection (3A), insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="primary unknown main default" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<subsection eId="d4e4039">
<num>3B</num>
<intro>
<p>An order under subsection (3A)(b)(iv) may—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e4045">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>prescribe a body or type of body subject to conditions or restrictions,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e4051">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>prescribe conditions which a body or type of body must meet for the purposes of subsection (3A),</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e4057">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>restrict the application of subsection (3A) to specified heritable securities, or heritable securities of specified descriptions,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e4063">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>prescribe circumstances in which subsection (3A) is to apply or cease to apply in relation to a body or type of body or any heritable security.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d4e4069">
<num>3C</num>
<content>
<p>A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (3A)(b)(iv) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
</part>
<part eId="part-5">
<num>Part 5</num>
<heading>General</heading>
<section eId="section-38">
<num>38</num>
<heading>Interpretation</heading>
<content>
<p>In this Act—</p>
<blockList class="unordered">
<item>
<p>
“the
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 c. 43" xml:lang="">1988 Act</abbr>
” means the Housing (Scotland) Act
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1988/43">1988 (c. 43)</ref>
;
</p>
</item>
<item>
<p>
“the
<abbr title="Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 asp 8" xml:lang="">2004 Act</abbr>
” means the Antisocial Behaviour
<abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr>
(Scotland) Act
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2004/8">2004 (asp 8)</ref>
;
</p>
</item>
<item>
<p>
“the
<abbr title="Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 asp 1" xml:lang="">2006 Act</abbr>
” means the Housing (Scotland) Act
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2006/1">2006 (asp 1)</ref>
.
</p>
</item>
</blockList>
</content>
</section>
<section eId="section-39">
<num>39</num>
<heading>Ancillary provision</heading>
<subsection eId="section-39-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>The Scottish Ministers may by order make such consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional, transitory or saving provision as they consider necessary or expedient for the purposes of, or in consequence of, or for the purposes of giving full effect to, any provision of this Act.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-39-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>An order under this section may modify any enactment, instrument or document.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-40">
<num>40</num>
<heading>Orders</heading>
<subsection eId="section-40-1">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>Any power conferred by this Act on the Scottish Ministers to make an order—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-40-1-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>must be exercised by statutory instrument,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-40-1-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>includes power to make different provision for different purposes.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-40-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>An order under section 39 containing provisions which add to, omit or replace any part of the text of an Act, may be made only if a draft of the statutory instrument containing the order has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Parliament.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-40-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>Any other statutory instrument containing an order (other than under section 41(3)) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Parliament.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-41">
<num>41</num>
<heading>Short title and commencement</heading>
<subsection eId="section-41-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>This Act may be cited as the Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Act 2011.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-41-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>This Part comes into force at the beginning of the day following the day on which the Bill for this Act receives Royal Assent.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-41-3">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>The remaining provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may appoint by order.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-41-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>An order under subsection (3) may include transitional, transitory or saving provision.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
</part>
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