Structure and Summary of the Act Part 1 – Registration of Private Landlords Section 10 – Part 8 of the 2004 Act: Guidance
17.Section 10 of the Act makes an amendment to the 2004 Act by introducing a new section 99A which requires local authorities to have regard to any guidance issued by Scottish Ministers when carrying out their functions in respect of landlord registration. Ministers are required to consult local authorities and, if they think fit, others before issuing any such guidance.