Preventing homelessness and improving housing standards

Housing (Scotland) Bill set to cement homelessness prevention in law - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in

MSPs have passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill. This is a landmark moment for the many organisations that have been working for years to prevent homelessness – and more importantly, for people who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness. The Bill’s prevention measures in Part 5, if resourced and delivered properly, will create a robust legal framework for preventing homelessness. Along with increasing housing supply, prevention is the key …

Housing (Scotland) Bill Passed by Parliament

Preventing Homelessness & Improving Standards Legislation to transform homelessness prevention and improve standards in rented housing has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Housing (Scotland) Bill will place a duty on certain public bodies to prevent people from losing their homes by asking about their housing situation and taking action. The Bill will also broaden Ministers’ powers to implement ‘Awaab’s Law’, which will ensure landlor…

Preventing homelessness and improving housing standards

Legislation to transform homelessness prevention and improve standards in rented housing has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Housing (Scotland) Bill will place a duty on certain public bodies to prevent people from losing their homes by asking about their housing situation and taking action.