Scottish Government

Housing(Scotland)Act 2001
Guidance on Tenant Participation

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CONTENTS

PART 1 INTRODUCTION
Purpose of Circular
Background
Key Principles for Good Tenant Participation
Codes of Practice on Tenant Participation
PART 2 THE STATUTORY FRAMEWORK
The New Legislation - Summary
Equal Opportunities
Role of the Regulator
The New Legislation: Implementation
PART 3 TENANT PARTICIPATION STRATEGY
Tenant Participation (section 53)
Preparation of the Strategy
Developing the Strategy Process
Obtaining and Taking Account of Views
Assessing the Resources Required
PART 4 REGISTERED TENANTS ORGANISATIONS
Background
Criteria for Registration of Tenant Organisations
Procedures for Registration
Information Requirements
Groups Which Do Not Wish to Register
Removal from the Register
Appeals
PART 5 CONSULTATION
Consultation with Tenants and Registered Tenants Organisations
Proposals Subject to Consultation
Standards of Service
Change of Landlord or Owner
PART 6 TENANT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS
Background
Establishment of a Tenant Management Co-operative (TMC)
Scottish Ministers' Approval of a TMC as a Housing Co-operative
Application by TMC to landlord
Consideration of Application by Landlord
Scottish Ministers' Approval of Agreement Between a TMC and a landlord
Appeal Against Refusal of Landlord to Enter into an Agreement
Review
Termination of Agreements
Annex A - Tenants Information Service (TIS) - Tenant Participation Healthcheck
Annex B - Criteria for Registration of Tenant Organisations
- Tenant Federations
- Mixed Groups
- Removal from the Register
- Appeals
Annex C - Application by Tenant Management Co-operative to Landlord
Annex D - Further Reading