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Valerie Strachan and Tony Donohoe Tribal Consulting
ISBN 978 0 7559 7456 6 (Web only publication) ISSN 0950 2254
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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Study approach The policy environment Recent trends in the PRS
CHAPTER TWO PROFILE OF TENANTS Secondary data 2008 PRS Tenant Survey respondents
CHAPTER THREE STOCK AND ACCOMMODATION PROFILE Spatial distribution Property type and size Furnished status Houses in Multiple Occupation
CHAPTER FOUR SUB-MARKETSPRS tenant profile
CHAPTER FIVE HOUSING PATHWAYSLength of time at current property and reasons for renting Finding accommodation in the PRS Reason for renting Private renting & homelessness Future intentions and aspirations
CHAPTER SIX TENANTS' EXPERIENCES OF THEIR HOMES AND LANDLORD/ LETTING SERVICES Landlord types Landlord registration and accreditation Contact with landlord/agent Satisfaction with landlord/agent Adaptations Satisfaction with property Problems with previous tenancies Withholding last month's rent
CHAPTER SEVEN TENANT EXPERIENCES OF FINANCE AND COSTS Tenancy deposits Fees Rents Housing Benefit Income Affordability
CHAPTER EIGHT TENANT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Tenancy agreements Views on length of tenancy Rights and responsibilities Use of advice routes Awareness of specific initiatives
CHAPTER NINE SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - INFORMING THE PRS BASELINE Introduction Stock, accommodation and tenant profile Housing pathways of tenants The tenant experience of landlord/letting services and property The tenant experience of finance and costs Tenant rights and responsibilities Policy implications Future research
ANNEX 1 LITERATURE REVIEW REFERENCESANNEX 2 2001 HOUSING STOCK TENURE (%) BY LA AREAANNEX 3 ADDITIONAL DATA
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.
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