Housing (Scotland) Act 2006

147 HMO amenity notices: relevant matters

(1) In reaching a decision for the purposes of section 146(1)(b) in relation to any living accommodation, the local authority must have regard to—

(a) the extent (if any) to which the living accommodation falls short of the provisions of building regulations, and

(b) any defects with respect to any of the matters mentioned in subsection (2).

(2) Those matters are—

(a) natural and artificial lighting,

(b) ventilation,

(c) installations for the supply of water, gas and electricity and for sanitation, space heating and heating water,

(d) personal washing facilities, and

(e) facilities for the storage, preparation and provision of food.