Publications

Following extensive consultation which attracted around 10,000 responses, the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill (the Bill) was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 08 October 2015. The Bill aims to improve security of tenure in the private rented sector (PRS) and provide clarity for landlords and tenants by creating a single model tenancy for the sector.

It is the result of the first in-depth investigation into Scotland’s total housing need in the last 10 years.

It compiles essays from leading housing figures, a state of the nation assessment from CIH Cymru, and housing data-sets with commentary and analysis on important trends and themes.

Mae'n llunio traethodau o ffigurau tai blaenllaw, asesiad o gyflwr y genedl gan CIH Cymru, a setiau data tai gyda sylwebaeth a dadansoddiad ar dueddiadau a themâu pwysig.

This year’s review and briefing have been written by CIH policy adviser John Perry, Steve Wilcox, former professor of housing policy at the University of York, and Peter Williams, departmental fellow at the Cambridge Centre for Housing and Planning Research. 

Considering the level of interest generated by the initial consultation and numerous requests for additional details on the content of the new tenancy and the grounds for possession, the Scottish Government launched a second consultation on 30 March 2015 ahead of legislation due to be introduced this autumn. This briefing outlines the main proposals of the new consultation document.

Adults who may be at risk live in all forms of social housing - tenants who are older, or disabled, or experience long-term limiting illness, or have current or previous dependencies, may be at increased potential risk of abuse or neglect.