Legislation - the Acts, Orders and the Code of Guidance
Homelessness law in Scotland is enshrined in four Acts. These are supplemented by various Orders, and the Code of Guidance.
Nothing on this website is intended to be detailed legal advice.
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The major pieces of legislation applicable in Scotland are:-
- Housing (Homeless Persons) Act 1977
- Housing (Scotland) Act 1987
- Housing (Scotland) Act 2001
- The Homeless Persons Advice and Assistance (Scotland) Regulations 2002
- The Homeless Persons Interim Accommodation (Scotland) Regulations 2002
- Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Act 2003
- Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) Scotland) Order 2004
- The Code of Guidance on Homelessness
Consultations
Homeless Persons (Provision of Non-permanent accommodation) (Scotland) Regulations (new 23 June 2008) (links to Scottish Government site)
The Scottish Government is currenltly consulting on proposed Regulations and guidance dealing with the circumstances in which accommodation which is not permanent may be provided for unintentionally homeless households in priority need.
