Explanatory Notes

Housing (Scotland) Act 2001

2001 asp 10

18 July 2001

Background and Overview

Part 2 – Tenants of Social Landlords

Chapter 1 – Scottish Secure Tenancies
Section 15: Rights of qualifying occupiers in possession proceedings

32.This section enables a qualifying occupier (defined in section 14(6)) to play a part in possession proceedings, so that their rights as well as the tenant’s rights may be considered by the court.