Homelessness
Homelessness Section 11 notice
If you are a landlord or creditor, you must notify us when you take action that could lead to someone losing their home. This is a legal duty under the Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Act 2003.
Telling us early helps us support people at risk of homelessness and work to prevent it.
Who needs to notify us
Landlords
If you are a private landlord or a registered social landlord, you must contact us when you start legal action to recover possession of a property.
Creditors
If you are a creditor, you must notify us if you take any of the following steps:
- serve a calling-up notice to recover a secured debt
- serve a notice of default
- apply to the court for a warrant to take action after default
- start court action to repossess a property
How to notify us
You can notify us by completing the relevant online form:
Submitting a notice ensures we are aware of households at risk and can offer advice and support as early as possible.
Why this matters
By contacting us at the right time, you help us:
- reach people before they lose their home
- offer advice or support to prevent homelessness
- reduce the impact of eviction or repossession
- Help if you are homeless or at risk
- What happens after you contact us
- What happens after your housing interview
- Your homelessness application decision
- Where will I be housed?
- Appeal a housing decision
- Help when our offices are closed
- Help for rough sleeping
- Housing support to help you manage your home
- Temporary accommodation if you are homeless
- Other support if you need it
- Help for young people at risk of homelessness
- Homelessness Section 11 notice
- Rent deposit scheme for private renting