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MSPs back social housing regulator changes
Stage 1 report supports bill to keep RSLs in private sector
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Letting agents' new code in force today
Applications open to join statutory register
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MSP consults on bill for social housing sprinkler systems
David Stewart wants fire suppression in all new-build social housing
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Private residential tenancy in force from today
All new agreements will come under this regime
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SCTS flags up private tenancy dispute process changes
Civil cases removed from sheriff summary cause to First-tier Tribunal
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Withdrawal of repairs grant on owner failing to pay share held ultra vires
Inner House allows appeal against Glasgow Council condition
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Terms of new model private tenancy agreement published
Form released for use under new law from 1 December
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Thirty lawyers appointed to housing and property tribunal chamber
Recruitment comes ahead of extension of business
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Private rents relevant to setting social housing rents, Inner House rules
Judges divided on whether panel erred in its approach
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MSPs take up homelessness review
Call for evidence on whether more can be done to tackle problem
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Ministers propose new energy standards for private rented sector
Views invited on plans to require efficiency level E by 2019
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Tenants' contamination case against landlords dismissed on appeal
"Minimum requirement" to plead is unfitness at start of tenancy
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Upgrade for landlord register goes live
Easier application, searching and maintenance built in
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Letting agents' association marks year to registration date
Free meetings included in awareness raising campaign
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Trafficked Polish woman fails in homelessness bid
Court accepts no right of residence, or status of worker
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Housing tribunal rules, and legal aid provision, go out to views
Ministers propose unified procedure when tribunal takes full powers
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Council entitled to withdraw repairs grant on owner failing to pay share
Prepayment condition not ultra vires, Outer House decision rules
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Housing and Property First-tier Tribunal now in operation
New body takes over work of rented and homeowner housing panels
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New model tenancy agreement goes out to consultation
Ministers seek views on content of recommended private lease
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Airbnb short lets breached "use as private residence" duty: E&W tribunal
Lessee held in breach of covenant over short term lettings
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"Right to buy" ends for Scottish social housing
Cut-off point now past for tenants
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Ministers consult on social housing charter revision
New version in hand of standards expected of landlords
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Council's agreement with tenant created new lease, sheriff rules
Court dismisses action for recovery as conditions not met
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Holyrood passes Private Housing Tenancies Bill
Minister hopes new law will bring stability to sector