To enable the Secretary of State to make regulations extending rental discrimination provisions to additional groups in Scotland, where provision would fall outside the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament, if deemed necessary in future.
	Regulations laid under section 54 are subject to the affirmative procedure and may amend primary legislation, in order that insertions can be made into the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 alongside other rental discrimination provision.
Part 1: Tenancy reform Chapter 5: Discrimination relating to children or benefits status: Scotland Section 54: Power of Secretary of State to protect others Proposed use of power: