Tell us if you take legal action that could make someone homeless
If you are a private landlord, creditor or social landlord, you must inform us when you take legal action that could lead to someone losing their home. This is a legal duty under Section 11 of the Homelessness Etc (Scotland) Act 2003.
You must notify us before you apply to the First-tier Tribunal or begin court proceedings.
This law allows us to support people at risk of homelessness early, before they lose their home.
What landlords must do
If you are a landlord, you must tell us when you:
- begin legal proceedings to repossess a property
You do not need to notify us if a tenancy ends without legal action (for example, a short assured tenancy ending as part of routine termination).
What creditors must do
If you are a creditor, you must inform us when you:
- serve a calling-up notice to recover a secured debt
- issue a notice of default asking the debtor to resolve the issue
- apply to court for a warrant to take action on default
- raise proceedings to evict a property owner
How to notify us
You can notify us using our online forms or:
- download and complete the Section 11 form
- submit the completed form to housing.legalsupport@highland.gov.uk
Why this matters
Early notification helps us to:
- contact the household
- offer advice and support
- prevent homelessness where possible