Written Question · S3W-15647 · Session 3
Further to the answer to question S3W-13282 by Nicola Sturgeon on 2 June 2008, what evidence it has that registered social landlords apply …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-13282 by Nicola Sturgeon on 2 June 2008, what evidence it has that registered social landlords apply tenancy conditions strictly and take action where necessary to put a stop to antisocial behaviour.
The answer
It is the responsibility of individual registered social landlords (RSLs) to ensure they strictly apply tenancy conditions and where necessary take action to stop antisocial behaviour.
We do not collect information about the application of tenancy conditions by RSLs. However, evidence from Scottish Government research, Use of Anti-social Behaviour Orders in Scotland, published in September 2008, suggests that RSLs are using a range of measures to address antisocial behaviour, including antisocial behaviour orders, antisocial behaviour contracts, down-grading of tenancies to a short Scottish secure tenancy and eviction. This research is available on the Scottish Government''s website at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/09/19160705/0.
To support social landlords to appropriately manage tenancies we have provided social landlords with model tenancy agreements for the Scottish secure tenancy and the short Scottish secure tenancy. These include a section entitled Respect for Others which sets out detailed behavioural conditions which tenants must meet. They also make clear that landlords can bring actions for eviction against tenants who have breached their tenancy conditions.
In addition, RSLs are regulated by the Scottish Housing Regulator within a framework of nationally agreed performance standards, including standards relating to the management of antisocial behaviour. An RSL''s performance against these standards, and its responsiveness to its tenants, may form part of an inspection by the regulator.
We do not collect information about the application of tenancy conditions by RSLs. However, evidence from Scottish Government research, Use of Anti-social Behaviour Orders in Scotland, published in September 2008, suggests that RSLs are using a range of measures to address antisocial behaviour, including antisocial behaviour orders, antisocial behaviour contracts, down-grading of tenancies to a short Scottish secure tenancy and eviction. This research is available on the Scottish Government''s website at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/09/19160705/0.
To support social landlords to appropriately manage tenancies we have provided social landlords with model tenancy agreements for the Scottish secure tenancy and the short Scottish secure tenancy. These include a section entitled Respect for Others which sets out detailed behavioural conditions which tenants must meet. They also make clear that landlords can bring actions for eviction against tenants who have breached their tenancy conditions.
In addition, RSLs are regulated by the Scottish Housing Regulator within a framework of nationally agreed performance standards, including standards relating to the management of antisocial behaviour. An RSL''s performance against these standards, and its responsiveness to its tenants, may form part of an inspection by the regulator.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-15647 by reference.