Further modification of regulation of social landlords

8Power to modify functions of Scottish Housing Regulator

1

The Scottish Ministers may by regulations modify the functions of the Scottish Housing Regulator which relate to social landlords.

2

Regulations under subsection (1) may—

a

make different provision for different purposes,

b

include any incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision as Ministers consider appropriate,

c

modify any enactment.

3

Regulations under subsection (1) are subject to the affirmative procedure.

4

Before laying a draft of a Scottish statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1) before the Scottish Parliament, the Scottish Ministers—

a

must consult—

i

the Scottish Housing Regulator,

ii

tenants of social landlords or their representatives,

iii

social landlords or their representatives, and

iv

secured creditors of registered social landlords or their representatives,

b

may consult such other persons as Ministers consider appropriate.

5

In this section, “registered social landlord”, “secured creditor” and “social landlord” have the meanings given by section 165 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010.