The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 introduced a number of important changes to your tenancy rights, which apply from 30 September 2002.  From this date, the new Scottish secure tenancy (SST) will replace the old secure and assured tenancies to provide a single tenancy for both local authority and housing association tenants, with improved rights.

From 30 September 2002, all tenants of local authorities, housing associations (including tenants who are members of fully mutual co-operative housing associations), and water and sewerage authorities, will become Scottish secure tenants. There are some exceptions to this, for example, tied houses (i.e. a house you have to live in because of your job). 

For further information about tenancy agreements please contact your  Area Housing Office.

A sample copy of Moray Council's Scottish Secure Tenancy Agreement is available  here.

More information is available from the Scottish Executive here.

The Tenants Information Service have published "A basic guide for tenants to the Scottish Secure Tenancy".