Property Factors Bill
22nd February 2010
The Property Factors (Scotland) Bill appears set to become law as it has received cross-party support from MSP’s. The proposed law would require all Scottish factors and property managers to register and to be accredited.
The Bill’s sponsor, Maryhill Labour MSP Patricia Ferguson, commented, "I am delighted that so many colleagues have recognised the need to legislate so that factors can be properly regulated, and I am grateful to them for their support. I am looking forward to being able to bring forward the legislation and to give MSP colleagues the opportunity to discuss the issues raised by so many of our constituents across Scotland."
The Bill, drafted by Govan Law Centre, proposes to amend the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 in order to remedy the current imbalance between unscrupulous factors and homeowners.
It would introduce an official regulatory body and entitle homeowners to access mediation as opposed to litigation.