Part 1

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Chapter 4

Review of the operation of Part 1 of the Act

Review of the operation of Part 1 of the Act
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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.
S. 27 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 86(2)