Part 1

Rent
Chapter 1

Designation of rent control areas

Expiry of rent control area: power to modify law

Power to modify law in connection with the expiry of rent control area
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1
In connection with the expiry or revocation of regulations under section 9(1) (meaning that an area of a local authority ceases to be designated as a rent control area), the Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision for or in connection with—
a
the method by which a landlord may increase the rent payable under a private residential tenancy of a property in the area,
b
any review or appeal—
i
in connection with such an increase, or
ii
of a decision relating to such an increase.
2
Before laying a draft of a Scottish statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers—
a
must consult persons who appear to them to represent the interests of tenants and landlords, and
b
may consult any other person they consider appropriate.
3
Regulations under subsection (1)—
a
may modify any enactment (including this Act),
b
cease to have effect on the expiry of a period of 12 months from the day on which the regulations come into force (unless they are revoked before the expiry of that period).