Rent Arrears Policy - Section 4
4. Legal Framework
4.1 The Council will ensure that the Rent Arrears Policy meets with legislative and good practice requirements in minimising rent arrears. In approving and implementing the Rent Arrears Policy and associated procedures the Council aims to comply with the following legislation:
- The Equality Act 2010
- Adult Support and Protection Act 2007
- Children (Scotland) Act 1995
- Housing Benefit Regulations 2006
- Homelessness (Scotland) Act 2003
- Debt Arrangement and Attachment (Scotland) Act 2002
- Housing (Scotland) Act 2001
- Housing (Scotland) Act 2010
- Data Protection Act 1998
- Freedom of Information Act (Scotland) 2002
- Matrimonial Homes (Family Protection) (Scotland) Act 1981
- Disability Discrimination Act 1995
4.2 The Council will take account of any alterations and amendments to the legislative framework and review this policy accordingly.
4.3 The Council will also draw upon recognised professional good practice and appropriate guidance, for example, research issued by the Chartered Institute of Housing or the Scottish Housing Regulator.