Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 10)

SCHEDULE S Notice to local authorities of proceedings for possession and steps for enforcement of standard securities: modification of enactments

2 S After section 12 (extended discretion of court in claims for possession of certain dwelling-houses) of the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984, insert—

“12A Requirement to notify local authority of proceedings for possession

(1) Where a landlord raises proceedings for possession of a dwelling-house which is let on a protected tenancy or subject to a statutory tenancy, the landlord shall give notice of the raising of the proceedings to the local authority in whose area the dwelling-house is situated.

(2) Notice under subsection (1) shall be given in the form and manner prescribed under section 11(3) of the Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 10).”

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. para 2 in force at 2.10.2008 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2008/313, art. 2(a)

I2 Sch. para 2 in force at 1.4.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2008/313, art. 2(b)