Duty of local authority to consider needs of their area for further housing accommodation.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must assess housing needs and plan for disabled residents Local authority
UK Act of Parliament
1987
Scotland
Housing (Scotland) Act 1987
An Act to consolidate with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Scottish Law Commission, certain enactments relating to housing in Scotland.
At a glance
What's here
61 compliance obligations
Penalty landscape
6 of 61 obligations carry a fine up to £200. 11 carry different penalties and 44 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Landlord 9
- Any Person 7
- Occupier 5
- Trader 1
- Director or Officer 1
Plus 38 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Other Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Landlords also bound by 70 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 2022 59 duties
- Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 2016 33 duties
- Housing Act 1985 1985 31 duties
- Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 2006 14 duties
- Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 2015 10 duties
Any Person also bound by 749 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 110 duties
- Licensing Act 2003 2003 105 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 97 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 86 duties
Occupiers also bound by 101 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England/Wales comparison) 2005 23 duties
- Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 2006 21 duties
- Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006 2006 15 duties
- Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 2015 13 duties
- Highways Act 1980 1980 12 duties
Traders also bound by 219 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 952 duties
- TULRCA 1992 1992 39 duties
- Companies Act 2006 2006 39 duties
- Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 2013 39 duties
- The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 2018 33 duties
Directors and Officers also bound by 224 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 75 duties
- Companies Act 2006 2006 63 duties
- Insolvency Act 1986 1986 46 duties
- CCBSA 2014 2014 22 duties
- CAICEA 2004 2004 18 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part I — PROVISION OF HOUSING
Duty of local authority to have regard to amenities of locality, etc.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must consider local amenities and aesthetics in housing Local authority
Disposal of land for erection of churches, etc.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must use a 'disposition' when transferring land for churches Local authority
General management and inspection of local authority’s houses.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must manage and allow inspection of council housing Local authority
Management plan.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must submit housing management plans if requested Local authority
Persons to have priority on housing list and allocation of housing.
- Social landlords must prioritise specific groups when allocating housing Landlord
Rules on priority of allocation of housing: consultation
- Social landlords must consult before changing housing allocation rules Landlord
Rules relating to the housing list and to transfer of tenants
- Registered social landlords must publish housing allocation and transfer rules Landlord
Browse 24 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Powers of local authority to provide housing accommodation.
Power of local authority to provide shops, etc. , in connection with housing accommodation.
Power of local authority to provide furniture, etc.
Power of local authority to provide board and laundry facilities.
Power of local authority to provide welfare services.
Power to repeal provisions relating to welfare services.
Execution of works by local authority in connection with housing operations outside their area.
Adjustment of differences between local authorities as to carrying out of proposals for provision of housing accommodation.
Power of local authority to acquire land for, or in connection with, provision of housing accommodation.
Procedure for acquiring land.
Local authority may take possession of land to be acquired by agreement or appropriated for purposes of this Part.
Powers of dealing with land acquired or appropriated for purposes of this Part.
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Power of Secretary of State in certain cases to impose conditions on sale of local authority’s houses, etc.
Powers of local authorities to sell certain houses without consent of Secretary of State.
Power of local authority to enforce obligations against owner for time being of land.
Publication of information.
Power of Secretary of State to direct local authority.
Byelaws for regulation of local authority’s houses.
Admission to housing list
Determination of minimum period for application to remain in force
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Improvement of amenities of residential area by development corporations.
Part II — HOMELESS PERSONS
Inquiry into cases of possible homelessness or threatened homelessness.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must investigate potential homelessness applications Local authority
Interim duty to accommodate ....
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must provide interim accommodation for homeless applicants Local authority
Duties to persons found to be homeless.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must secure accommodation for homeless applicants Local authority
Duties to persons found to be threatened with homelessness.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must help people threatened with homelessness Local authority
Housing support: persons found to be homeless or threatened with homelessness
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must assess and provide housing support to homeless persons Local authority
Statement on exercise of power to modify section 33
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Scottish Ministers must publish criteria for local authority referrals Crown / Minister / Government department
Procedure on review
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must follow strict procedures for reviewing housing decisions Local authority
Co-operation between authorities.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Public authorities must cooperate on homelessness assistance requests Local authority
False statements, withholding information and failure to disclose change of circumstances.
Unlimited fine- Provide false information or hide facts regarding homelessness Any Person
Browse 16 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Homeless persons and persons threatened with homelessness.
Priority need for accommodation.
Becoming homeless intentionally.
Meaning of “local connection”.
Notification of decision and reasons.
Power of the Scottish Ministers to modify application of sections 31 and 32
Referral of application to another local authority.
Power to modify section 33
Duties to persons whose applications are referred.
Supplementary provisions.
Protection of property of homeless persons and persons threatened with homelessness.
Guidance to authorities by the Secretary of State.
Financial and other assistance for voluntary organisations concerned with homelessness.
Meaning of accommodation available for occupation.
Application of this Part to cases arising in England or Wales.
Minor definitions.
Part III — RIGHTS OF PUBLIC SECTOR TENANTS
Browse 63 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
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Secure tenant’s right to purchase
Limitation on right to purchase from registered social landlords
Limitation on right to purchase: pressured areas
Pressured area proposals: procedure
Limitation on right to purchase: arrears of rent, council tax etc.
Limitation on right to purchase: conduct
Limitation on right to purchase: new supply social housing
Limitation on right to purchase: new tenants
The price.
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Application to purchase and offer to sell.
Information to be prescribed
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Variation of conditions.
Notice of acceptance.
Abatement of purchase price on landlord’s failure before contract of sale.
Abatement of purchase price on landlord’s failure after contract of sale.
Provisions relating to sections 66A and 66B.
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Refusal of applications.
Power to refuse to sell houses required for police purposes
Power to refuse to sell certain houses required for educational purposes.
Authorisation of refusal to sell houses liable to demolition
Reference to Lands Tribunal.
Recovery of discount on early re-sale.
Cases where discount etc. is not recoverable.
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Duties of landlords.
Agreements affecting right to purchase.
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Secretary of State may make provision for vesting in landlord to bring into being tenant’s right to purchase house.
Secretary of State may give directions to modify conditions of sale.
Secretary of State may give financial and other assistance for tenants involved in proceedings.
Secretary of State may make contributions towards the cost of transfers and exchanges.
Information from landlords in relation to Secretary of State’s powers.
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Interpretation of sections 14, 19 and 20
Members of a person’s family.
Service of notices.
Application of right to buy to cases where landlord is lessee.
Part IV — SUB-STANDARD HOUSES
General duty of local authority in respect of houses not meeting tolerable standard.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must ensure sub-standard houses are repaired or closed Local authority
Functions of Secretary of State, and duty of local authority to publish information.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must publish information and the Secretary of State may direct Crown / Minister / Government department
Conditions may be attached to sale of below-standard local authority houses.
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Definition of house meeting tolerable standard.
Official representation that house does not meet tolerable standard.
Improvement of houses below tolerable standard outside housing action areas.
Declaration of housing action areas for demolition.
Declaration of housing action areas for improvement.
Declaration of housing action areas for demolition and improvement.
Provisions supplementary to sections 89 to 91.
Consent to demolition of listed buildings, rehabilitation orders and compensation.
Further procedure, powers of local authority on acquisition of land, compensation and agricultural holdings.
Power of local authority to retain houses subject to demolition for temporary occupation.
Local authority may control occupation of houses in housing action area.
Obligation of local authorities in relation to rehousing in housing action areas.
Application to sheriff for possession where house is identified in accordance with paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 8 as read with section 92(4)(a).
Application to sheriff for possession where house is identified in accordance with paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 8 as read with section 92(4)(c).
Application to sheriff for possession where house is identified in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 as read with section 92(4)(b).
Procedure; and application of s.103(1) of Rent (Scotland) Act 1984.
Certain provisions of Rent (Scotland) Act 1984 not to apply.
Effect of refusal to make order on validity of resolution.
Exclusion of houses controlled by Crown.
Power of local authority to arrange for the execution of works of improvement by agreement with the owner.
Part V — REPAIR OF HOUSES
Browse 6 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Power of local authority to secure repair of house in state of serious disrepair.
Recovery by local authority of expenses under s.108.
Recovery by lessee of proportion of expenses incurred in repairing house.
Appeals under Part V.
Date of operation of notices, demands and orders subject to appeal.
Obligations to repair.
Part VI — CLOSING AND DEMOLITION ORDERS
Revocation of closing and demolition order.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authority must revoke closing or demolition orders if standards are met Local authority
Service.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must serve official notices to all interested parties Local authority
Listed buildings and houses subject to building preservation orders.
Amended 2 timesOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must issue closing orders instead of demolition orders for listed buildings Local authority
Powers of local authority in relation to building consisting wholly of closed houses.
Amended 1 timePenalty for use of premises in contravention of closing order or of undertaking.
3 months imprisonment- Use premises subject to a closing order for housing Any Person
Procedure where demolition order made.
- Demolish building following a demolition order Trader
Power of local authority to purchase site of demolished building where expenses of demolition cannot be recovered.
Amended 1 timeLocal authority may by resolution require demolition of obstructive building.
Fine up to £200 Amended 2 times- Fail to provide mortgage holder details for an obstructive building Any Person
Recovery of possession of house subject to statutorily regulated tenancy
Amended 4 timesProtection of superiors and owners.
Amended 1 timeSaving for telecommunication and gas apparatus.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must follow telecom and gas safety codes during works Local authority
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Closing order.
Demolition order.
Undertakings to bring up to tolerable standard and suspension order.
Local authority may acquire and repair house or building liable to closing or demolition order.
Effect of resolution for demolition of obstructive building.
Appeals.
Date of operation of notices, orders or resolutions subject to appeal.
Power of local authority to make charging order in favour of themselves.
Interpretation.
Part VII — OVERCROWDING
Penalty for occupier causing or permitting overcrowding.
Fine up to £200- Allow overcrowding in a residential property Occupier
Offence by landlord not to inform prospective tenant of permitted number of occupants.
Fine up to £200- Fail to inform tenant of permitted occupancy numbers Landlord
Recovery of possession of overcrowded house that is let.
Amended 3 times- Termination of tenancy due to overcrowding Landlord
Duty of local authority to inspect district and to make reports and proposals as to overcrowding.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must inspect for overcrowding and propose housing solutions Local authority
Power to require information about persons sleeping in house.
Fine up to £200- Fail to provide information on house occupants Occupier
Duty to give information to landlords and occupiers.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must inform landlords and occupiers of overcrowding limits Local authority
Duty to enforce this Part.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must enforce housing standards and overcrowding rules Local authority
Browse 10 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Definition of overcrowding.
The room standard.
The space standard.
Secretary of State may increase permitted number of persons temporarily.
Exception: children attaining age of 1 or 10.
Exception: temporary visitor.
Licence of local authority.
Exception: holiday visitors.
Power to publish information.
Interpretation and application.
Part VIII — HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Power to require information for purposes of scheme.
Amended 1 timePenalty for failure to execute works.
Unlimited fine- Fail to carry out required housing works Landlord
Protection of superiors and owners.
Amended 2 timesStatutory tenant to be regarded as lessee, etc.
Amended 1 timeGeneral effect of control order.
Amended 2 timesEffect of control order on persons occupying house.
Amended 3 timesDuty to prepare management scheme.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authority must prepare a management scheme for houses under control orders Local authority
Appeal against control order.
Amended 2 timesInterpretation of Part VIII.
Amended 1 timeBrowse 30 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Registration schemes.
Steps to inform the public about scheme.
Proof of scheme and contents of register.
Power of Secretary of State to make management code.
Power of local authority to apply management code to particular house.
Appeal against making of, or failure to revoke, order under s.157.
Registration of order and of revocation.
Notice requiring compliance with management code.
Notice requiring compliance with standards.
Notice requiring provision of means of escape from fire.
Appeal against notice requiring execution of works.
Carrying out of works by local authority.
Local authority may give directions to prevent or reduce overcrowding in house in multiple occupation.
Notice of direction.
Power to require information where notice is in force.
Revocation and variation.
Appeal against refusal.
Application of sections 156 to 161 to certain buildings comprising separate dwellings.
Management code to be available for dwellings in certain tenements.
Warrant to authorise entry.
Application to sheriff where consent unreasonably withheld.
Identity and notice under Part VIII.
Making of control order.
Effect of control order in relation to furniture in furnished lettings.
General duties of local authority when control order in force.
Compensation payable to dispossessed proprietor.
Power of sheriff to modify or determine lease.
Control order revoked on appeal.
Expiration of control order, and earlier revocation by local authority or sheriff.
Effect of cessation of control order.
Part IX — GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES
Housing support grants: fixing of aggregate amount.
Amended 1 timeTermination of certain exchequer payments to housing authorities.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Government must terminate specific housing exchequer payments Crown / Minister / Government department
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Apportionment of housing support grants.
Variation of orders.
Grants payable to the Scottish Special Housing Association and development corporations.
Grants for affording tax relief to Scottish Special Housing Association.
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Financial assistance to voluntary organisations concerned with housing.
Payment of grants and accounting provisions.
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Payment of subsidies and accounting provisions.
Power of Secretary of State to reduce, suspend, discontinue or transfer particular Exchequer contributions.
Part X — HOUSING ACCOUNTS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES
The housing revenue account.
Amended 3 timesPower of Secretary of State to limit estimated rate fund contributions to housing revenue account.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must limit housing fund contributions and submit estimates Local authority
The rent rebate account.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must maintain and balance a rent rebate account Local authority
The rent allowance account.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must maintain and balance a rent allowance account Local authority
Application of receipts from disposal of certain land.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must use land sale proceeds for specific housing purposes Local authority
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Part XI — RENTS AND SERVICE CHARGES
Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part XII — HOUSE LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Power of local authority to make advances for the purpose of increasing housing accommodation.
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Amended 1 timeDuty of local authorities to offer loans to meet expenses of improvement of houses in housing action areas.
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must offer loans for house improvements in action areas Local authority
Duty of local authority to offer loans to meet expenses of repairs.
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authority must offer loans for housing repairs Local authority
Local authority home loan interest rates.
Amended 1 timeVariation of rate by local authority.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must notify borrowers of home loan interest rate changes Local authority
Local authority indemnities for building societies, etc.
Amended 2 timesLocal loans made by the Treasury for provision or improvement of housing accommodation.
Amended 4 timesPower of local authority to assist in provision of separate service water pipes for houses.
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Variation of rate by Secretary of State.
Advances to recognised lending institutions to assist first-time buyers.
Forms of assistance and qualifying conditions.
Recognised lending institutions.
Recognised savings institutions.
Terms of advances and administration.
Modifications of building society law and disapplication of provisions of the Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 in relation to assistance for first-time buyers.
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Assistance by local authority for acquiring houses in need of repair and improvement.
Financial assistance towards tenants’ removal expenses.
Part XIII — LOCAL AUTHORITY GRANTS FOR IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR AND CONVERSION
Power of local authorities to make improvement grants.
Amended 5 timesPower to make improvement grants: further provision
Amended 5 timesForm of application.
Amended 3 timesOffences in relation to applications for improvement grant
Fine up to £2,500 Amended 3 times- Provide false information in an improvement grant application Any Person
Powers of local authority.
Amended 2 timesConditions for approval of applications for improvement grant other than applications relating exclusively to the provision of standard amenities.
Amended 5 timesAssessment of applicant’s contribution
Amended 5 timesApplicant’s contribution: review
Amended 5 timesApproval of application for improvement grant.
Amended 1 timeAmount of improvement grant.
Amended 8 timesPayment of improvement grant.
Amended 1 timeDuty of local authorities to make improvement grants where an application relates exclusively to the provision of standard amenities or to disabled occupant; and amount thereof.
Amended 10 timesOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must provide grants for standard amenities and disabled needs Local authority
Conditions to be observed with respect to houses in respect of which an improvement grant has been made, and registration thereof.
Amended 1 timeVoluntary repayment of improvement grants.
Amended 1 timeRepairs grants.
Amended 5 timesGrants for fire escapes for houses in multiple occupation.
Amended 11 timesApplication of this Part to houses situated in a housing action area and power of local authority to give repairs grants in such areas and amount thereof.
Amended 3 timesEncouragement of works to improve energy efficiency and safety
Amended 3 timesPowers of local authority for improvement of amenities.
Amended 1 timeApplication of this Part to agricultural tenants, etc.
Amended 3 timesApplication of this Part to the Scottish Ministers
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Consent of Secretary of State.
Power of Secretary of State to give directions to prevent duplications of grant.
Grants restricted to applicant and his personal representatives.
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Part XIV — ASSISTANCE FOR OWNERS OF DEFECTIVE HOUSING
Repurchase by authority other than local authority.
Amended 2 timesEffect of repurchase on certain existing tenancies.
Amended 1 timeGrant of tenancy to former owner-occupier.
Amended 2 timesGrant of tenancy to former statutory tenant.
Amended 2 timesInterpretation of ss.281 to 285.
Amended 1 timeDuty of local housing authority to publicise availability of assistance.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local housing authority must publicise available assistance for defective homes Local authority
Meaning of “public sector authority”.
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Designation of defective dwellings by Secretary of State.
Variation or revocation of designation.
Conditions of eligibility.
Exceptions to eligibility.
Construction of references to disposal, etc.
Application for assistance.
Application not to be entertained where grant application pending or approved.
Determination of form of assistance to which applicant is entitled.
Conditions for assistance by way of reinstatement grant.
Meaning of “work required for reinstatement” and “associated arrangement”.
Notice of determination.
Reinstatement grant.
Conditions of payment of reinstatement grant.
Changes in work or expenditure.
Payment of reinstatement grant.
Repayment of grant for breach of condition.
Repurchase.
Interest subject to right of pre-emption, etc.
Compulsory purchase compensation to be made up to 95 per cent. of defect-free value.
Supplementary provisions as to payments under s.277 or 278.
Reimbursement of expenses incidental to repurchase.
Alternative accommodation under s.282 or 283.
Request for tenancy under s.282 or 283.
Designation of defective dwellings under local schemes.
Variation or revocation of designation under local schemes.
Duties of public sector authority disposing of defective dwelling.
Reinstatement of defective dwelling by local authority.
Death of person eligible for assistance, etc.
Dwellings included in more than one designation.
Application of Act in relation to lenders on security of defective dwelling.
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Service of notices.
Jurisdiction of sheriff in Scotland.
Disposal of certain Crown interests in land treated as disposal by public sector authority.
Meaning of “dwelling” and “house”.
Interpretation.
Part XV — COMPENSATION PAYMENTS
Payments in respect of well-maintained houses subject to closing orders etc.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must pay for well-maintained houses that are closed or demolished Local authority
Repayment of payments made in connection with closing or demolition order when revoked.
- Repay housing grants if a demolition or closing order is cancelled Any Person
Right to and amount of payments for house not meeting tolerable standard.
Amended 1 timeOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must pay compensation for substandard housing acquisitions Local authority
Right of parties to certain agreements secured on, or related to, houses not meeting the tolerable standard to apply to sheriff for adjustment of the agreements.
Amended 1 timeProvisions as to house subject to heritable security or purchased by instalments.
Amended 1 timeInterpretation of sections 308 to 310.
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Part XVI — GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
Byelaws with respect to houses in multiple occupation.
Amended 2 timesConfirmation of byelaws.
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must confirm local housing byelaws Crown / Minister / Government department
Penalty for obstructing execution of Act.
Fine up to £1,000- Obstructing an officer in the execution of the Housing Act Any Person
Penalty for preventing execution of works, etc.
Fine up to £1,000 Amended 1 time- Preventing authorized housing works or inspections Occupier
Penalty for damage to houses, etc.
Fine up to £200- Damage or neglect social housing property Any Person
Liability of directors, etc. in case of offence by body corporate.
2 years imprisonment- Personal liability of directors and officers for company housing offences Director or Officer
Occupier or tenant may be required to state interest.
Fine up to £200- Fail to provide property ownership or interest details to a local authority Occupier
Disclosure of landlord’s identity.
Fine up to £2,500- Fail to disclose landlord’s identity upon request Landlord
Duty to inform tenant of assignation of landlord’s interest.
Fine up to £2,500- Fail to notify tenant of property ownership transfer Landlord
Power of heir of entail to sell land for housing purposes.
Amended 1 timeInterpretation.
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Byelaws with respect to accommodation for agricultural workers.
Byelaws with respect to accommodation for seasonal workers.
Power of entry for survey, etc.
Sheriff may determine lease in certain cases.
Sheriff may authorise superior to execute works, etc.
Procedure on applications and appeals to sheriff.
Service by description on certain persons whose identity is unknown and on a number of persons of one description.
Power of Secretary of State in event of failure of local authority to exercise powers.
Power of Secretary of State to prescribe forms, etc.
Regulations: procedure.
Secretary of State’s power to dispense with advertisements and notices.
Local inquiries.
Crown rights.
Limitation on liability of trustee etc. for expenses incurred by local authority.
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Minor and consequential amendments, transitional provisions and repeals.
Citation, commencement and extent.
Schedules
RULES AS TO ASSESSMENT OF COMPENSATION WHERE LAND PURCHASED COMPULSORILY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Lands Tribunal must calculate compensation based on legal use and occupancy Tribunal / Court
GROUNDS FOR RECOVERY OF POSSESSION OF HOUSES LET UNDER SECURE TENANCIES
- Cause overcrowding in a secure tenancy house Occupier
TERMS OF SECURE TENANCY RELATING TO ALTERATIONS, ETC TO HOUSE
- Landlords must respond to tenant alteration requests within one month Landlord
RECOVERY OF EXPENSES BY CHARGING ORDER
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities may issue charging orders to recover repair expenses Local authority
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TENANCIES WHICH ARE NOT SECURE TENANCIES
TERMS OF SECURE TENANCY RELATING TO SUBLETTING, ETC.
VESTING ORDER UNDER SECTION 77: MODIFICATION OF ENACTMENTS
Disposals to which this Schedule applies
CONSENT TO DEMOLITION OF LISTED BUILDINGS IN HOUSING ACTION AREAS, ETC.
HOUSING ACTION AREAS
LANDLORD’S REPAIRING OBLIGATIONS
HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION: CONTROL ORDERS
TERMINATION OF EXCHEQUER PAYMENTS TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND CERTAIN PERIODICAL PAYMENTS TO OTHER PERSONS
ENACTMENTS SPECIFYING EXCHEQUER CONTRIBUTIONS
ENACTMENTS SPECIFYING EXCHEQUER CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MAY BE REDUCED, SUSPENDED OR DISCONTINUED
THE HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT
THE SLUM CLEARANCE REVENUE ACCOUNT
CONDITIONS RELATING TO HOUSE LOANS
STANDARD AMENITIES
CONSEQUENCES OF BREACH OF CONDITIONS OF IMPROVEMENT GRANT
ASSISTANCE BY WAY OF REPURCHASE
DWELLINGS INCLUDED IN MORE THAN ONE DESIGNATION
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS AND SAVINGS
MINOR AND CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS
REPEALS
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- Landlord registration: enforcement guidance (opens in a new tab) Publication
- First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber) (opens in a new tab) Other
- Your responsibilities as a private landlord (opens in a new tab) Other
- Regulating the sector - Private renting (opens in a new tab) Other
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