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By: Shelter Scotland Published: June 2005
Briefing for the for the parliamentary debate on Stage One of the Housing (Scotland) Bill, setting out a number of areas where amendments are required.
Summary
Shelter welcomes the Communities Committee Stage One report on the Housing (Scotland) Bill. The Committee's vision for the private rented sector recognises the poor legal protection and redress for thousands of private tenants in Scotland. We welcome, in particular, the recommendation for a Rent Deposit Protection Service and better protection for those renting mobile homes; both are issues Shelter has campaigned on for years.
The Bill is intended to invigorate the private sector by improving conditions and ensuring the whole sector functions better. However, there are a number of areas where amendments are required, and this briefing sets these out for debate.