Scottish Government

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Contents

Executive Summary
Introduction
How this paper is organised
Registration of Private Landlords
Section A: The Registration Requirement
Section B: Coverage
1. Exclusions
2. Types of applicant
3. Identifying landlords
Section C: Dealing with Applications
1. Information from applicants
2. Fit and proper person test
3. Application processes
Section D: Costs and Fees
1. Local authority approach to fees
2. Scottish Executive funding
Section E: Action on Breach
1. Detection of breach
2. Decisions
3. Processes
Section F: Other Administration
1. Managing introduction
2. Passporting and avoiding duplication
Antisocial Behaviour Notices
Section G: Purpose and Coverage
Section H: Content of Antisocial Behaviour Notice
Section I: Action on Failure to Comply
1. Options
2. Order as to rental income (rent penalty)
3. Management Control Order
4. Local Authority Costs for Acting in Default
Section J: Processes
Responding to the Consultation Paper
Section K: Information and Documents for Response
1. Response information
2. The Scottish Executive consultation process
3. Respondent Information Form
4. Questionnaire
Annex 1: Legal Obligations on Landlords
Annex 2: Flowchart of Application Processing
Annex 3: Activities to be Included in Calculation of Fees
Annex 4: Actions a Landlord Could Take in Relation to Tenants' Antisocial Behaviour
Annex 5: Implementation Advisory Group for the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004, Parts 7 and 8
Annex 6: List of Consultee