EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations bring into force particular sections of the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 (“the Act”).

Regulation 2(1) and the schedule bring into force the following sections of the Act on 31st October 2016, for the limited purpose of making regulations: sections 7, 17(3), 22(2), 24(3) and (4), 43(1), 61(3) and 62(1). Sections 8, 11, 12 and 34(2) and schedule 2 of the Act are commenced on that date for all purposes.

The Bill for the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 received Royal Assent on 22nd April 2016. Section 79(1) of the Act brought into force sections 76, 77, 78, 79 and 80 on the following day.