In July 2026, North Ayrshire Council announced proactive measures to implement new legal powers coming into force on 1 August 2026 under the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021, designed to protect victims of domestic abuse and secure their housing.
Under the new legislation, social landlords across Scotland will be empowered to apply directly to the courts to end a perpetrator’s tenancy rights and transfer the home securely to the victim. This landmark change removes the legal and financial burden previously placed on survivors, allowing them to remain safely in their own homes and familiar communities rather than being forced to flee.
Key highlights of the initiative include:
Direct Landlord Action: Social landlords can step in to initiate court proceedings to transfer the tenancy, removing the need for victim-survivors to take independent legal action against their abusers.
Comprehensive Coverage: The protections address all forms of domestic abuse, including coercive control, intimidation, and financial abuse.
Local Implementation: North Ayrshire Council is taking steps as a local authority and major social landlord to embed these measures across its housing services.
Councillor Alan Hill, Cabinet Member for Communities, Housing and Islands, stated: “No one should have to choose between their safety and their home. These new regulations will give social landlords new powers to protect victims of domestic abuse and hold perpetrators to account.”
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