Part 1Rent

Chapter 4Review of the operation of Part 1 of the Act

27Review of the operation of Part 1 of the Act

(1)

The Scottish Ministers must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the review period—

(a)

carry out a review of the operation and effectiveness of Part 1, and

(b)

prepare a report on that review.

(2)

In carrying out the review under subsection (1)(a), the Scottish Ministers must consult—

(a)

local authorities, and

(b)

persons who appear to them to represent the interests of tenants and landlords.

(3)

In the report prepared under subsection (1)(b), the Scottish Ministers must, in particular—

(a)

state whether, in their opinion, the provisions of Part 1 have operated effectively during the review period and, if so, explain why,

(b)

describe the steps taken by them during that period to meet the requirements of Part 1,

(c)

describe how any regulation-making powers under Part 1 have been exercised by them during that period, and

(d)

describe the steps (if any) they propose to take as a result of the findings of the review.

(4)

The Scottish Ministers must, as soon as reasonably practicable after preparing the report—

(a)

publish the report, and

(b)

lay it before the Scottish Parliament.

(5)

In this section, “the review period” means the period of 5 years beginning with the day of Royal Assent.