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flag Scotland to let landlords evict abusive tenants and transfer leases to victims, reducing homelessness risk.

flag Scottish social landlords may soon gain legal power to evict tenants accused of domestic abuse, allowing victims to stay in their homes, under new regulations set to take effect August 1. flag The move, implementing the 2021 Domestic Abuse (Protection) Scotland Act, lets housing providers seek court orders to transfer tenancies to survivors, reducing homelessness risks. flag The change shifts responsibility from victims to landlords, supporting safety and stability. flag Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan and advocacy groups like Scottish Women’s Aid praised the reform as a key step in protecting women and children. flag The regulations are pending approval by the Scottish Parliament.

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