Policy library
Policy work forms a major part of Shelter's efforts to address and find solutions for homelessness and housing issues.
In this section you can browse through the briefings and policy documents that Shelter Scotland sends out to the Scottish Government, local authorities and other policy-forming groups and committees.
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Regulating Letting Agents in Scotland
This Shelter Scotland briefing sets out the case for regulating letting agents in Scotland, considering the key features of a well regulated sector.
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Consultation response: Better dispute resolution in housing
The Scottish Government ran a consultation between from January to April 2013 on dispute resolution in housing cases. This is Shelter Scotland's response.
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A Housing Report for Scotland
This Housing Report for Scotland - jointly prepared by Alacho, CIH Scotland, SFHA and Shelter Scotland - is an assessment of the Scottish Government's performanceagainst its pledges.
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What are my options? Delivering a person centred housing and homelessness advice service in Scotland
This Shelter Scotland briefing paper lays out the key characteristics of a progressive Housing Options and prevention service and makes recommendations for future development.
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Shelter Scotland briefing on the 'bedroom tax'
Shelter Scotland briefing on the introduction of the bedroom tax and actions that should be taken to mitigate the impacts.
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