Written Question · S3W-15651 · Session 3
Further to the answer to question S3W-13282 by Nicola Sturgeon on 2 June 2008, whether it will increase the use of short secure tenancies t…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-13282 by Nicola Sturgeon on 2 June 2008, whether it will increase the use of short secure tenancies to prevent or stop antisocial behaviour by allowing greater time for evidence of improvement in behaviour before the landlord is obliged to grant a secure tenancy.
The answer
We currently have no plans to change the length of time a Short Scottish secure tenancy (SSST) can be used before it converts into a full Scottish secure tenancy.
We consider 12 months a reasonable period of time to establish whether there is an improvement in behaviour, and during which the landlord must provide support to enable the tenancy to convert to a full Scottish secure tenancy.
If antisocial behaviour recurs after the 12 month period, social landlords can access the full range of powers at their disposal to address antisocial behaviour by any secure tenant. Other forms of SSST, for example the SSST for persons requiring housing support services, can be appropriate for new tenants who need support and these have no automatic conversion to a full Scottish secure tenancy.
We consider 12 months a reasonable period of time to establish whether there is an improvement in behaviour, and during which the landlord must provide support to enable the tenancy to convert to a full Scottish secure tenancy.
If antisocial behaviour recurs after the 12 month period, social landlords can access the full range of powers at their disposal to address antisocial behaviour by any secure tenant. Other forms of SSST, for example the SSST for persons requiring housing support services, can be appropriate for new tenants who need support and these have no automatic conversion to a full Scottish secure tenancy.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-15651 by reference.