Street by Street, house by house, area-based retrofit for low-carbon homes: Best approaches for Scotland

A Suffolk landlord was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail after a tenant was severely burnt in a fire in one of his properties

SAL has gathered evidence from our membership. The Policy and Parliamentary Affairs committee has now submitted their consultation response on this Bill.

The Westminster government Work and Pensions Committee recently held an inquiry into Local Housing Allowance. SAL contributed to this providing attached response – thanks to all members who contributed their views and experiences to inform this response.

These research findings set out the key findings from the recent consultation on private sector housing issues for possible inclusion in the upcoming draft Housing (Scotland) Bill. The proposals focus on three areas: landlord registration, HMO licensing and powers in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 for local authorities to deal with disrepair in privately owned houses.

RICS Scotland briefing paper on Home Reports

Inverclyde Council is creating a new housing policy for Inverclyde and would like landlords to be involved.

CO-Awareness are calling on landlords to back their CO-Awareness Campaign which aims to educate tenants and the general public about the dangers of CO. Please help them to make every area in the UK a safer place to live by supporting  their national events including one in Glasgow.

Section 11 of the Homelessness etc (Scotland) Act 2003 places a duty on landlords (except local authority landlords) and creditors to notify the relevant local authority when they raise proceedings for possession or serve certain other notices.Its purpose is to give local authorities early notice of households at risk of homelessness due to eviction.

In line with moves to boost the economy, the Scottish Government has extended eligibility for its small business loans scheme to extend help with energy saving measures.

The Police are holding a national community awareness event on Friday 12th December 2008 on the subject of the ongoing issue of cannabis cultivation. They say: 

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SAL Policy & Public Affairs Working Group publishes response to Scottish Government consultation.

Members of SAL benefit from being members of a national landlords' association and receive local support at the same time. As well as offering members a unique FREE legal helpline dedicated to Scottish housing law, we also offer members the opportunity to meet with our staff via local surgeries throughout Scotland in areas near you. Members can book a private appointment to discuss concerns, problems or training requirements. 

3 September 2007 saw the Introduction of the new Repairing Standard for the Private Rented Sector in Scotland which imposes new requirements on landlords to maintain their properties to let.

Three hundred delegates enjoyed our hugely successful Conference and Exhibition held at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh in April 2008, SAL Chairman, Stephen Peasnall stated: "We were delighted with the turnout and enthusiasm shown by landlords, letting agents and Local Authorities for this exciting event held in this most fitting of venues opposite the Scottish Parliament"