Section 11 of the Homelessness etc (Scotland Act) 2003
Commencement of Section 11 of the Homelessness etc (Scotland Act) 2003 From 1st of April 2009, Landlords and creditors will have a new duty to inform the relevant local authority when they raise proceedings for repossession of a property or serve certain notices relating to a mortgage. This is to give local authorities early notice of households who may be at risk of homelessness due to eviction.
The full list of local authority contact points for section 11 is now available on the Scottish Goverment website at Local authority contact points
The booklets below will give you information to help you keep your home and where to get further advice if you need it:
- Advice for tenants who rent from a housing association
- Advice for tenants who rent from a private landlord