CIH Scotland publishes new paper on what the housing sector wants to see in 2024						

					

											
7 February 2024

									

			

							

					

					
	   					

				

					

	




    



    
        


            

                


                    

                        
The Scottish Government is expected to introduce a new Housing Bill ahead of the Parliament’s summer recess. It is anticipated that this will cover some of the commitments set out in Housing to 2040 and the draft rented sector strategy, A New Deal for Tenants. While the detail of the Bill is still being developed, it is expected to include:


    

  • A new duty for all social landlords to introduce a domestic abuse policy
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  • A new homelessness prevention duty
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  • A national system of rent control for the private rented sector (PRS)
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  • Greater rights for tenants to personalise their homes and keep pets
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The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has publisehd a new policy paper, based on engagement with members, which noted other priority areas where it wants to see the Government make a policy response in 2024. In order to ensure that housing practitioners voices were reflected in the legislation CIH Scotland undertook a range of engagement activities between June and December 2023 with members and stakeholders.


You can read the full document here.