Publications
Our publications focus on the latest policy topics and practical advice that you need to do your job. CIH members can access all our publication documents for free, please ensure you are logged into the website.
Adding new categories to the definition of an HMO
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on the definition of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) following concerns about the safety of seasonal and transient workers.
A new national public health body
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on the model and governance arrangements for Public Health Scotland.
CIH briefing on Building a safer future: proposals for reform of the building safety regulatory system
More than two years on from the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower, the government has published its proposals for a radically new building and fire safety system.
HMOs definition
This briefing is designed to inform you about current consultations, highlight potential implications for the sector that you might want to consider in your own response
What you need to know about the next stages of universal credit rollout
This briefing sets out the plans for managed migration to universal credit, and the circumstances in which claimants will eventually move from legacy benefits to universal credit.
Practical implications of universal credit: payment
This is the third briefing in a series of guides to the practical implications of universal credit.
This guide focuses on how universal credit is paid and covers the principles of payment, alternative payment arrangements, qualifying for alternative payment arrangements, and rent arrears under managed payments.
Practical implications of universal credit: eligibility
This short guide is intended for housing professionals who will be working with tenants in receipt of universal credit.
It assumes that the reader will already have a working knowledge of the current HB system and focuses primarily on the areas where arrangements differ under universal credit.
Practical implications of universal credit: awards
This briefing is the second in a series of guides to the practical implications of universal credit.
This guide focuses on how awards of universal credit are calculated, covering the housing costs element, a claimant's total maximum award, deductions for other income, the benefit cap, and changes of circumstance.
Housing First know-how: Guidance for Scotland's social housing professionals
this report looks at what Housing First actually is, what difference a Housing First approach can make to tenants and practitioners and what professionals can learn from those delivering Housing First
Fire safety in domestic high-rises
This briefing is designed to inform you about current consultations, highlight potential implications for the sector that you might want to consider in your own response
This briefing looks at the Scottish Government's current consultation on strengthening fire safety in high-rise domestic buildings.
Homelessness intentionality and local connection
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on proposals to make changes to homelessness legislation.
Proposals in the consultation include removing the duty for local authorities to assess for intentionality and modifying or removing the ability for local authorities to make a local connection referal to another authority.
Protective orders for people at risk of domestic abuse
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on powers to protect people who are at risk of, or experiencing, domestic abuse.
What you need to know - an update on Brexit and the housing sector
CIH Members can download this exclusive 'what you need to know' briefing which provides an update on Brexit and the housing sector in Scotland.
Support for housing costs
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Parliament's Social Security Committee call for evidence on support for housing costs. The submission focusses on the erosion of local housing allowance (LHA).
What you need to know about the Draft Budget 2019/20
Derek Mackay introduced the Scottish Government's Draft Budget 2019/20 on 12 December 2018. Here's what you need to know.
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