Housing (Scotland) Act 2010

115Consultation with tenants

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(1)A registered social landlord proposing to make a disposal must, after a direction given by the Regulator under section 114, serve a notice on the tenants of each house included in the proposed disposal—

(a)specifying to whom the proposed disposal is to be made,

(b)explaining the likely consequences of the disposal for the tenants,

(c)informing them of their right to make representations to the registered social landlord within such reasonable period (of not less than 28 days) as may be specified, and

(d)including such other details about the proposed disposal as the landlord considers appropriate.

(2)The registered social landlord must, after considering any timeous representations made in pursuance of the notice served under subsection (1), serve a further notice on the tenants concerned—

(a)informing them—

(i)of any significant changes to the proposed disposal, and

(ii)of their right to object to the proposed disposal within such reasonable period (of not less than 28 days) specified in the notice, and

(b)explaining that the disposal requires the Regulator’s consent.