Unlawful eviction: notification and determination of damages etc.
82.Paragraphs 7 and 8 of schedule 2 make provision for the determination of damages where a tenant has been unlawfully evicted. This applies to unlawful evictions taking place on or after the commencement of the Act. Such a determination may be for an amount that is not less than 3 months’ rent and not more than 36 months’ rent but which may be reduced to an amount of less than 3 months’ rent if the court or First-tier Tribunal considers that to be appropriate. The provisions also place a requirement on the First-tier Tribunal to inform the police and local authorities when an order is made. In the case of a social landlord, the sheriff court is required to inform the Scottish Housing Regulator when an order is made.