Eviction from housing association or cooperative accommodation

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Housing associations and housing co-ops have to follow special legal procedures to evict tenants. This is the same legal procedure that councils must follow.

Registered social landlords

If you rent from a housing association or housing co-op that is registered with the Scottish Housing Regulator (formerly known as Communities Scotland), you will have the same rights as someone who is renting from the council. Go to the section on eviction from council accommodation to find out how the eviction process works.

Private sector housing associations

Some housing associations are run as businesses, and are not registered with the Scottish Housing Regulator. In this case, your landlord will need to follow the eviction procedures for a private tenancy. If your housing association is not on the SFHA's list of registered housing associations, it will probably be a private sector housing association. Check with your landlord if you're not sure what kind of tenancy you have.

Getting advice

If your landlord wants to evict you, you should get advice immediately. The eviction process usually takes a few months, and whatever stage of the process you're at, it's always worth getting advice. An adviser may be able to help get the eviction stopped or delayed. If this is not possible they may be able to help you make steps to find new accommodation. Use the Advice Services Directory to find help near you.