Was there consultation on Antisocial Behaviour Notices and landlord registration?
Antisocial Behaviour Notices were contained in the original Antisocial Behaviour Bill and were subject to full public consultation before the Bill was introduced to Parliament. Landlord registration was also contained in the Bill, but was not proposed to apply to all landlords. Registration of all private landlords was brought in by amendment at a late stage in the passing of the Bill. There was therefore not a public consultation on this provision however, the amendment was subject to full Parliamentary scrutiny. The Communities Committee heard evidence from a range of interests, including the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) and housing interest groups such as Shelter, before deciding to support the amendment. Once universal landlord registration had become part of the 2004 Act, a public consultation was undertaken to seek views and comments on the detailed content of regulations and Guidance relating to the implementation of Parts 7 and 8. The views expressed were collated an
Antisocial Behaviour Notices were contained in the original Antisocial Behaviour Bill and were subject to full public consultation before the Bill was introduced to Parliament. Landlord registration was also contained in the Bill, but was not proposed to apply to all landlords. Registration of all private landlords was brought in by amendment at a late stage in the passing of the Bill. There was therefore not a public consultation on this provision. However, the amendment was subject to full Parliamentary scrutiny. The Communities Committee heard evidence from a range of interests, including the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) and housing interest groups such as Shelter, before deciding to support the amendment. Once universal landlord registration had become part of the 2004 Act, a public consultation was undertaken to seek views and comments on the detailed content of regulations and Guidance relating to the implementation of Parts 7 and 8. The views expressed were collated a