Section 52 can be considered the Scottish equivalent of section 38. It contains provision rendering of no effect any term in an insurance contract which would prohibit or restrict the occupation of, or visit to, a dwelling by a child or which would prohibit occupation by a benefits claimant. It applies to private residential tenancies, assured tenancies and protected and statutory tenancies. However, this provision only applies if the contract is entered into or renewed on or after commencement.
Part 1: Tenancy reform Chapter 5: Discrimination relating to children or benefits status: Scotland Section 52: Terms in insurance contracts relating to children or benefits status Effect