Part 6

Other housing matters

Housing emergency

Guidance for local authorities about a local housing emergency
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1
The Scottish Ministers may issue guidance to local authorities about the declaration of a local housing emergency by a local authority.
2
The guidance may, in particular, include provision about—
a
the meaning of a local housing emergency,
b
the circumstances in which a local housing emergency may be declared by a local authority,
c
the effect of a local authority declaring a local housing emergency, including any action that may be taken by the local authority following such a declaration,
d
the circumstances in which a local housing emergency that has been declared ceases to apply, and
e
any other matter relating to a local housing emergency as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate.
3
A local authority must, in the exercise of its functions in relation to housing, have regard any guidance issued under subsection (1).
4
Before issuing any guidance under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers—
a
must consult local authorities, and
b
may consult any other person they consider appropriate.
5
The Scottish Ministers must publish any guidance issued under subsection (1) in such manner as they consider appropriate.
S. 80 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 86(2)