This Act may be cited as the Tenants’ Rights, Etc. (Scotland) Act 1980.

The Housing (Scotland) Acts 1966 to 1978 and this Act (except Part IV) may be cited together as the Housing (Scotland) Acts 1966 to 1980.

The Rent (Scotland) Acts 1971 to 1975 and Part IV of this Act, and this Part so far as it relates to the said Part IV, may be cited together as the Rent (Scotland) Acts 1971 to 1980.

This Act shall commence on a day appointed by the Secretary of State by order in a statutory instrument, and different days may be appointed for different provisions.

This Act applies to Scotland only.