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SmartMove Letting: Preventing Homelessness in Scotland Act 2003

Learn how SmartMove is making a difference under Section 11 of the Act, emphasizing prevention and early intervention. Key points for landlords and compliance details provided.

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SmartMove Letting: Preventing Homelessness in Scotland Act 2003

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  1. SmartMoveLetting it Work for You Homelessness etc (Scotland) Act 2003, Section 11 Becky Evans SmartMove Manager

  2. Introduction • Scottish Governments focus on prevention and early intervention • Target of 2012 • Strengthen local partnerships • Enable local authorities to monitor trends in private rented sector

  3. Key Points For Landlords • Duty to inform the local authority only at point of raising proceedings for possession through court – NOT NTQ • There is specific information the landlord must give the local authority on a specified form either by post or electronically.

  4. Information to be given to the LA • Name, address and contact details of LL • Name & address of LL’s legal rep • LL registration Number • Name & full postal address of tenant • Start date of tenancy • Date of raising proceedings • Court in which proceedings have been raised • The enactment under which proceedings have been raised.

  5. Failure to Comply • No direct sanctions • It will be linked to the Fit and Proper person test of Landlord Registration • Accredited landlords may lose accredited status

  6. Where do notices go? section11notices@westlothian.gov.uk West Lothian Council The Housing Need Service Suite 10, 2nd Floor Lomond House Livingston EH54 6QF

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