Scottish Government

Abbreviation

AHIP

Affordable Housing Investment Plan

APSR

Annual Performance and Statistical Return submitted by RSLs

BTS

Below Tolerable Standard

CNPA

Cairngorm National Park Authority

CO2

Carbon Dioxide

CPO

Compulsory Purchase Order

CT

Council Tax

CTR

Council Tax Register

DCLG

Department of Communities and Local Government

EDMO

Empty Dwelling Management Order

EHA

Empty Homes Agency

EHI

Empty Homes Initiative

EPO

Empty Property Officer

ESP

Enforced Sales Procedure

GROS

General Register Office for Scotland

HAG

Housing Association Grant

LB

London Borough

LOTS

Living Over The Shop

LT(s)

Lead Tenancy (Tenancies)

LTS

Lead Tenancy Scheme

NAEPP

National Association of Empty Property Practitioners

NIHE

Northern Ireland Housing Executive

PRS

Private Rented Sector

PSL

Private Sector Leasing Scheme

RDGS

Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme

REPG

Rural Empty Property Grant

RSL

Registered Social Landlord

SRPBA

Scottish Rural Property and Business Association

TCLI

Town Centre Living Initiative

2006 Act

The Housing (Scotland) Act 2006