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.
Energy Efficiency Regulations in the PRS
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
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
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
CIH response to MHCLG's a new deal for renting consultation
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.
Boosting affordable housing supply in England
Boosting affordable housing supply in England: Could revenue support work alongside capital grant?
A licence to rent
Our joint report with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health explores the impact of selective licensing schemes across England.
High level action plan on homelessness
This briefing was prepared by CIH Scotland and sent to all MSPs in advance of the Scottish Government debate on the 29th of November 2018 on the ’Ending Homelessness Together Action Plan'.
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