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Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Act 2003

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CONTENTS

Homelessness: priority need for accommodation
Section 
1Amendment of section 25 of the 1987 Act
2Abolition of priority need test
3Statement on abolition of priority need test

Intentional homelessness
4Inquiries as to intentional homelessness
5Accommodation for intentionally homeless persons with priority need
6Intentionally homeless persons: short Scottish secure tenancies

Local connection
7Application of section 27 of the 1987 Act to refugees

Restriction of power of referral
8Power to modify section 33 of the 1987 Act

Homeless persons: accommodation
9Suitability of accommodation for homeless persons

Persons at risk of domestic abuse
10Persons at risk of domestic abuse

Notices to local authorities
11Notice to local authorities of proceedings for possession and enforcement of standard securities

Assured tenancies: recovery of possession
12Assured tenancies: recovery of possession for non-payment of rent

General
13Interpretation
14Commencement and short title
 

 
    Schedule-Notice to local authorities of proceedings for possession and steps for enforcement of standard securities: modification of enactments
 


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