New Scottish housing laws allow social landlords to transfer tenancies to domestic abuse victims
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New Scottish housing laws allow social landlords to transfer tenancies to domestic abuse victims

3 hours ago · Originally published 1 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: New legal housing provisions begin to give domestic abuse victims more rights
New legal provisions under the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021 now allow social landlords to apply to end an abuser's tenancy and transfer it to the victim. By enabling survivors to remain in their homes when it is safe to do so, these measures remove a significant barrier for those seeking to rebuild their lives away from violence.
Source: STV News Scotland
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