The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 is modified as follows.
In section 51(2) (First-tier Tribunal’s power to issue an eviction order), the words “or must” are repealed.
In schedule 3 (eviction grounds)—
in paragraph 1(2) (landlord intends to sell)—
in the opening words, for “must” substitute
after paragraph (a), the word “and” is repealed,
after paragraph (b) insert
the Tribunal is satisfied that it is reasonable to issue an eviction order on account of those facts.
in paragraph 2(2) (property to be sold by lender)—
in the opening words, for “must” substitute
after paragraph (b), the word “and” is repealed,
after paragraph (c) insert
the Tribunal is satisfied that it is reasonable to issue an eviction order on account of those facts.
in paragraph 3(2) (landlord intends to refurbish)—
in the opening words, for “must” substitute
after paragraph (b), the word “and” is repealed,
after paragraph (c) insert
the Tribunal is satisfied that it is reasonable to issue an eviction order on account of those facts.
in paragraph 4(2) (landlord intends to live in property)—
for “must” substitute
the words from “the landlord” to “3 months” become paragraph (a),
after paragraph (a) insert
the Tribunal is satisfied that it is reasonable to issue an eviction order on account of that fact.
in paragraph 6(2) (landlord intends to use for non-residential purpose)—
for “must” substitute
the words from “the landlord” to “home” become paragraph (a),
after paragraph (a) insert
the Tribunal is satisfied that it is reasonable to issue an eviction order on account of that fact.
in paragraph 7(2) (property required for religious purpose)—
in the opening words, for “must” substitute
after paragraph (b), the word “and” is repealed,
after paragraph (c) insert
the Tribunal is satisfied that it is reasonable to issue an eviction order on account of those facts.
in paragraph 8 (not an employee)—
in the opening words of sub-paragraph (2), for “must” substitute
for sub-paragraph (2)(c) substitute—
the Tribunal is satisfied that it is reasonable to issue an eviction order on account of those facts.
sub-paragraph (3) is repealed,
in sub-paragraph (4), for “sub-paragraphs (2) and (3)” substitute
in paragraph 10(2) (not occupying let property)—
in the opening words, for “must” substitute
after paragraph (a), the word “and” is repealed,
after paragraph (b) insert
the Tribunal is satisfied that it is reasonable to issue an eviction order on account of those facts.
in paragraph 12 (rent arrears), sub-paragraph (2) is repealed,
in paragraph 13(2) (criminal behaviour)—
in the opening words, for “must” substitute
after paragraph (a), the word “and” is repealed,
after paragraph (b) insert
the Tribunal is satisfied that it is reasonable to issue an eviction order on account of those facts.
in paragraph 14(2) (anti-social behaviour), after paragraph (b), for “and” substitute—
the Tribunal is satisfied that it is reasonable to issue an eviction order on account of that fact, and