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MSPs back social housing regulator changes
Stage 1 report supports bill to keep RSLs in private sector

Letting agents' new code in force today
Applications open to join statutory register

MSP consults on bill for social housing sprinkler systems
David Stewart wants fire suppression in all new-build social housing

Private residential tenancy in force from today
All new agreements will come under this regime

SCTS flags up private tenancy dispute process changes
Civil cases removed from sheriff summary cause to First-tier Tribunal

Withdrawal of repairs grant on owner failing to pay share held ultra vires
Inner House allows appeal against Glasgow Council condition

Terms of new model private tenancy agreement published
Form released for use under new law from 1 December

Thirty lawyers appointed to housing and property tribunal chamber
Recruitment comes ahead of extension of business

Private rents relevant to setting social housing rents, Inner House rules
Judges divided on whether panel erred in its approach

MSPs take up homelessness review
Call for evidence on whether more can be done to tackle problem

Ministers propose new energy standards for private rented sector
Views invited on plans to require efficiency level E by 2019

Tenants' contamination case against landlords dismissed on appeal
"Minimum requirement" to plead is unfitness at start of tenancy

Upgrade for landlord register goes live
Easier application, searching and maintenance built in

Letting agents' association marks year to registration date
Free meetings included in awareness raising campaign

Trafficked Polish woman fails in homelessness bid
Court accepts no right of residence, or status of worker

Housing tribunal rules, and legal aid provision, go out to views
Ministers propose unified procedure when tribunal takes full powers

Council entitled to withdraw repairs grant on owner failing to pay share
Prepayment condition not ultra vires, Outer House decision rules

Housing and Property First-tier Tribunal now in operation
New body takes over work of rented and homeowner housing panels

New model tenancy agreement goes out to consultation
Ministers seek views on content of recommended private lease

Airbnb short lets breached "use as private residence" duty: E&W tribunal
Lessee held in breach of covenant over short term lettings

"Right to buy" ends for Scottish social housing
Cut-off point now past for tenants

Ministers consult on social housing charter revision
New version in hand of standards expected of landlords

Council's agreement with tenant created new lease, sheriff rules
Court dismisses action for recovery as conditions not met

Holyrood passes Private Housing Tenancies Bill
Minister hopes new law will bring stability to sector