Briefing for the parliamentary debate on Stage One of the Housing (Scotland) Bill

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.