Scottish Government

Craigforth
ISBN 978 0 7559 6790 2 (Web only publication)
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CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION
Background to Study
Study Aims and Objectives
Methodology
Structure of the Report

2. CONTEXT
Legislation and Guidance
Communities Scotland Performance Standards
Regulation and Inspection
Allocations Systems
Performance Monitoring

3. OVERVIEW OF ISSUES AND TENSIONS IN ALLOCATIONS
Landlords' Views on Issues of Clarity
Landlord Views on Tensions in Allocations
Main Themes

4. PRIORITISING INDIVIDUAL HOUSING NEED
Interpretations
Reasonable Preference - 40 years on
Homelessness and Other Reasonable Preference Categories
Other Needs (not Reasonable Preference)
Prevention of Homelessness
Organisational Issues
A8 Nationals and other non- UK residents

5. BALANCED COMMUNITIES, INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY NEED
Interpretations
Achieving Balanced Communities: Practical Issues
Individual or Community Need

6. ALLOCATIONS AND WIDER AGENDAS
Allocations and Other Housing Priorities
Support and Care Needs
Other National Agendas

7. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Conclusions
Recommendations

TECHNICAL APPENDIX

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.