Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at 4:46 pm on 23 June 2010.

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Photo of Johann Lamont Johann Lamont Labour 4:46, 23 June 2010

There is an issue to do with private landlords who perceive their job to be an investment and not a business and therefore do not take their responsibilities seriously. As well as considering letting agents, I urge the minister to consider housing benefit departments, which should not pay out housing benefit for properties that are not registered.