1. Private Sector House Condition Valerie Sneddon Private Housing Quality Unit valerie.sneddon@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

2. Key policy messages Housing (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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. Outcomes - examples Outcome: We will improve the condition of (privately owned) houses Key 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 TS Key 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/adaptations Key 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

6. 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