(1)A local authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers about the exercise of its functions under this Part [F1and section 186 (so far as that section relates to this Part)].
(2)Such guidance may make different provision for different cases and, in particular, for different areas, different types of living accommodation, different types of person or different types of local authority.
(3)Before issuing any such guidance the Scottish Ministers must consult—
(a)local authorities, and
(b)such other persons as they think fit.
(4)The Scottish Ministers must issue any such guidance in such manner as they consider appropriate for the purpose of bringing it to the notice of local authorities generally or, as the case may be, the local authority concerned.
(5)The Scottish Ministers may vary or revoke any guidance issued for the purposes of this section.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 163(1) inserted (31.8.2011) by Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 14), ss. 16, 41(3); S.S.I. 2011/270, art. 2, Sch.
Commencement Information
I1S. 163 in force at 31.8.2011 by S.S.I. 2010/159, art. 3