THE Existing Homes Alilance has welcomed publication of the Scottish Law Commission’s report which outlines recommendations for the Scottish Government on policy to establish owners’ associations for every tenement building.
These recommendations are designed to help manage maintenance and repair of these buildings and improve the conditions for those living within them.
The Existing Homes Alliance is a coalition of housing, environmental, fuel poverty, consumer and industry organisations. Director Gillian Campbell said, “The publication of this report and draft bill is a significant milestone on the road to improving the condition of Scotland’s tenements and ensuring flat owners are not left behind in the transition to clean heating and energy efficient homes.
“The proposed legislation is part of a much-needed framework that will help flat owners to work together to maintain their homes, making them more energy efficient and moving towards clean heating. The introduction of owners associations for flats has support across the Scottish Parliament and the next Scottish Government now has an opportunity to take this forward, helping to ensure that all flat owners can benefit from living in warm, healthy, affordable to heat homes, with clean heating systems.”
