Publisher's Synopsis
Bringing together leading academics and legal experts, this book explores the past and present state of ScotlandÆs housing policies and legislation. The volume was inspired by the thirtieth anniversary of Shelter Scotland, and the contributors examine the changes to major tenures, eviction policies and homelessness that have taken place during the past thirty years. They also investigate the various successes and failures of efforts to address the housing problems that led to the establishment of the Shelter organization. Finally, the book looks forward to the future of housing in Scotland, and explores the potential of the new Scottish Parliament to bring about change in this important social, political and economic arena.
