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Strategy on Private Housing New requirement under section 10 of Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 Local housing strategy must contain (a) a strategy for dealing with BTS housing (b) local authority’s policy for identifying areas for HRA designation (c) its approach to providing assistance Timing
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Key policy messagesHousing (Scotland) Act 2006
Aims • to improve the condition of privately owned homes; and • to raise standards in the private rented sector
Policy vision• Culture change• Local authorities have lead role in improving the quality of
private housing in their areas • Public money supports owners' repairs and maintenance only
where this is strictly necessary.
Strategy on Private Housing• New requirement under section 10 of Housing (Scotland) Act
2006 • Local housing strategy must contain
(a) a strategy for dealing with BTS housing
(b) local authority’s policy for identifying areas for HRA designation
(c) its approach to providing assistance
• Timing
Critical Elements
• Guidance -– Detail for each requirement– Think strategically
• Succinct analysis, targets and approach
• Outcome-based principle and VFM
• www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/Recent
Outcomes - examplesOutcome: We will improve the condition of (privately owned) housesKey actions and commitment – develop and implement:• Strategy for dealing with BTS• Strategy for identifying use of HRAs• Strategy for improving condition through assistance
Outcome: We will ensure that all houses meet the TSKey actions and commitment• Identify scale and nature of problem• strategy for dealing with properties identified – priorities, support
Outcome: Owners are able to remain in their properties through undertaking repairs/adaptationsKey actions and commitment• Identify scale and nature of problem• Work with all interested parties in developing strategy for dealing with properties identified –
duties, source of support
Interconnections
• LHS aligns with Development Plan and other key strategic documents
• Fuel poverty, energy efficiency and climate change
• Meeting housing support needs for all vulnerable clients
• Equalities • Delivery of the outcomes as shared priorities