Evictions

Question 1

Name the piece of legislation that currently imposes restrictions on rent increases and evictions

Answer 1

The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection)(Scotland) Act 2022(Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024

Question 2

Name three exemptions from the moratorium

Answer 2

-Where the landlord needs to sell property to alleviate financial hardship

• landlord needs to live in property to alleviate financial hardship
• where there are substantial rent arrears

Question 3

Definition of substantial rent arrears in;
i)Private sector
ii)Social sector

Answer 3

i) rent arrears is equal to or more than 6 months rent

ii) rent arrears is equal to or more than £2,250

Question 4

How many months must pass until an eviction can take place from the date of the order or from when the decree was issued?

Answer 4

6 months

Question 5

What acts govern evictions,
Under private tenancies & social tenancies?

Answer 5

The Cost of Living(Tenant Protection)(Scotland) Act 2022(Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024
Private;
The Private Housing(Tenancies)(Scotland) Act 2016

The Housing(Scotland) Act 1988

The Rent(Scotland) Act 1984

Social;
Housing (Scotland) Act 2001