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

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

Mortgage Rights (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 11)

5 In section 4 (notices to debtors, proprietors and occupiers) of the Mortgage Rights (Scotland) Act 2001—

(a) in subsection (4)—

(i) at the end of paragraph (a), the word “and” is repealed,

(ii) at the end insert “, and

(c) give notice of the commencement of the proceedings to the local authority in whose area the security subjects are situated, unless the creditor is that local authority.”,

(b) in subsection (5), for “(4)” substitute “(4)(a) or (b)”,

(c) after subsection (5), insert—

“(5A) Notice under subsection (4)(c) is to be given in the form and manner prescribed under section 11(3) of the Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 10).”