Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Rent Regulation (Forms and Information etc) (Scotland) Regulations 1991 (the “principal Regulations”) and are consequential on the introduction of the council tax. The Schedule to these Regulations–
amends where appropriate the forms prescribed by the principal Regulations to make reference to the council tax (paragraphs 2, 3 and 4(c), (d) and (e)).
prescribes the form to be used for application for an increase of rent on account of council tax, as provided for by section 49A of the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984. The form is for use by landlords of all persons who hold tenancies under the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984, or their tenants (paragraph 4(b) and (f)); and
makes other consequential amendments and drafting changes to the principal -Regulations (paragraphs 1 and 4(a)).