http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2016/337/introductionThe First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Transfer of Functions of the Private Rented Housing Committees) Regulations 2016enTRIBUNALS AND INQUIRIESStatute Law Database2026-03-15Expert Participation2016-12-01 These Regulations make provision for the transfer to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland of the functions of the private rented housing committees. The First-tier Tribunal was set up by section 1 of the Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014. It is divided into chambers, with the chambers hearing cases according to the subject-matter of the case. The First-tier Tribunal Housing and Property Chamber hears cases previously dealt with by the Private Rented Housing Committees. 2016 No. 337 Tribunals And Inquiries The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Transfer of Functions of the Private Rented Housing Committees) Regulations 2016 Made 27th October 2016 Coming into force 1st December 2016

The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 20(2), 28(2), 79(1) and 80(1) of the Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014 and all other powers enabling them to do so.

In accordance with section 11(1)(a) and (b) of that Act, the Scottish Ministers have obtained the Lord President’s approval and have consulted such other persons as they considered appropriate.

 In accordance with section 79(2)(a) and (b) and section 80(2)(a) of that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Scottish Parliament. 2014 asp 10.