Part 3Overcrowding statutory notices

30Reports

1

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.