Separate Scottish regime. Private landlords must have regard to this guidance when assessing the Repairing Standard; the position differs for social landlords.
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How to read legal status and guidance
Legislation contains the legal requirements. Official guidance explains implementation, but its status depends on the document and jurisdiction. Regulatory standards and Ombudsman material have distinct roles.
MHCLG describes England’s Awaab’s Law guidance as non-statutory. Scotland’s guidance has a different status for private and social landlords. The Welsh WHQS addendum includes statutory guidance.