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.
Domestic abuse: a good practice guide for social landlords
This guidance is published in partnership with CIH Scotland, ALACHO, SFHA, Shelter Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid to support social landlords to develop an informed response to domestic abuse.
The guidance provides practical information on preventing women's and children's homelessness, supporting victims of domestic abuse effectively, and holding perpetrators to account.
Fire safety in supported housing
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
Improving temporary accommodation response
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on improving temporary accommodation standards and extending the Unsuitable Accommodation Order (UAO).
Domestic abuse: a good practice guide for social landlords
This guide was developed by CIH Scotland, ALACHO, SFHA, Shelter Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid for social landlords in Scotland.
Short-term lets
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the regulation of short-term lets in Scotland.
Strengthening fire safety for high rise domestic buildings
CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Governemnt consultation on fire safety in high rise buildings including revised guidance and an awareness raising campaign.
An update on Housing First
This new 'what you need to know' briefing, exclusively for CIH members, provides a short update on Housing First.
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.
What you need to know about the (Scotland) Planning Bill
CIH Scotland has published a new 'what you need to know' briefing exclusively for CIH members on the (Scotland) Planning Bill which was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 20 June 2019
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.
Yr hawl i dai digonol yng Nghymru: Adroddiad dichonoldeb
Mae'r adroddiad yma yn ffocysu ar yr effaith positif gall cyflwyno'r hawl i dai digonol gael wrth i ni geisio datrys yr argyfwng tai yng Nghymru.
The right to adequate housing in Wales: Feasibility Report
This report looks at the positive impact that introducing a right to adequate housing could have in addressing the housing crisis in Wales.
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