Publications

Gas safety - COVID-19

Information and advice on how housing organisations can continue to meet obligations under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.

Managing lettings and empty homes during COVID-19

This good practice note outlines practical considerations to enable lettings and empty homes management to continue where possible.

Supporting vulnerable tenants affected by COVID-19

A look at how landlords can support vulnerable tenants affected by COVID-19, hospital discharge, and working with partner organisations.

Maintaining tenancies - a guide for the private rented sector

This guidance was produced by CIH Scotland, Homes for Good and the Scottish Association of Landlords to help landlords and letting agents deal with COVID-19.

Repairs and maintenance services and COVID-19

Information on delivering a repairs and maintenance service during the Coronavirus pandemic, and how to keep staff and tenants safe while doing so.

Temporary accommodation and day centres for people experiencing rough sleeping during Covid-19

Guidance on management of day centres, hostels, and temporary accommodation during the Coronavirus pandemic.

CIH submission to the Budget 2021

CIH sets out its Budget submission, outlining areas where investment in housing would benefit most.

Improving housing outcomes for women and children experiencing domestic abuse

This report from the Scottish Government working group makes recommendations for improvements in the social housing sector.

Homelessness data review 2020

CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on homelessness data and publications.

What you need to know: the comprehensive spending review and national infrastructure strategy

A summary for members on the key points in the comprehensive spending review and national infrastructure strategy, published 25 November 2020.

Welfare benefits and Coronavirus December 2020

An updated version of our factsheet outlining recent changes to benefit rules.

Public attitudes to social housing in Scotland

Draft Infrastructure Investment Plan - joint response

CIH Scotland, Shelter Scotland and SFHA have submitted a joint response to the Scottish Government's draft Infrastructure Investment Plan.

What you need to know: Social Housing White Paper 2020

Find out everything you need to know about the Social Housing White Paper released in November 2020.

Suspension of local connection referrals

CIH Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the suspension of local connection referrals between all local authorities.