Publications

Maintaining tenancies - a guide for the private rented sector

This guidance was produced by CIH Scotland, Homes for Good and the Scottish Association of Landlords to help landlords and letting agents deal with COVID-19.

Repairs and maintenance services and COVID-19

Information on delivering a repairs and maintenance service during the Coronavirus pandemic, and how to keep staff and tenants safe while doing so.

Temporary accommodation and day centres for people experiencing rough sleeping during Covid-19

Guidance on management of day centres, hostels, and temporary accommodation during the Coronavirus pandemic.

CIH submission to the Budget 2021

CIH sets out its Budget submission, outlining areas where investment in housing would benefit most.

What you need to know about the updated Climate Change Plan 2018-2032

The new Climate Change Act commenced in March 2020 introduced new interim targets and a commitment for Scotland to reach net zero emissions by 2045.

Focus on influencing Scotland: December 2020

This publication provides a round up of recent Scottish briefings, consultation responses and member updates.

Improving housing outcomes for women and children experiencing domestic abuse

This report from the Scottish Government working group makes recommendations for improvements in the social housing sector.

Homelessness data review 2020

CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on homelessness data and publications.

What you need to know: the comprehensive spending review and national infrastructure strategy

A summary for members on the key points in the comprehensive spending review and national infrastructure strategy, published 25 November 2020.

Welfare benefits and Coronavirus December 2020

An updated version of our factsheet outlining recent changes to benefit rules.

Domestic Abuse Protection Bill response

CIH Scotland responds to the call for evidence on a new Bill that aims to make it easier for social landlords to end a joint tenancy for perpatrators of domestic abuse.

Fair Rents (Scotland) Bill response

CIH Scotland response to proposals which would introduce a cap on rent increases in the private rented sector of CPI plus 1 percent each year.

Public attitudes to social housing in Scotland

Focus on influencing Scotland: November 2020

This publication provides a round up of recent Scottish briefings, consultation responses and member updates.

Draft Infrastructure Investment Plan - joint response

CIH Scotland, Shelter Scotland and SFHA have submitted a joint response to the Scottish Government's draft Infrastructure Investment Plan.