Petitioner: Christopher R Hampton on behalf of Steering Group of Bowman's View
Status:
Closed
Date Lodged:
05 June 2018
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to review the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003, which prohibits a change of factor in the estate unless agreement is obtained by a two-thirds majority of owners in the estate, particularly in terms of the impact of that requirement on residents of sheltered accommodation.
Summary
28 June 2018: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government, Scottish Law Commission and the Law Society of Scotland. Link to Official Report 28 June 2018
8 November 2018: The Committee agreed to invite the petitioner to provide a written submission in advance of further consideration of the petition. Link to Official Report 8 November 2018
20 June 2019: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders on the basis that there is no support for the action called for in the petition. Link to Official Report of Meeting 20 June 2019
Written submissions
What are your views on the requirements of the current legislation which require a two-thirds majority to secure the dismissal of a property factor?
What are your thoughts on the suggestion that the legislation should be amended so that a simple majority of residents can dismiss a property factor?