The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation) Order 2000
This Order designates the giving of permission for the occupation of a house which is a house in multiple occupation (“HMO”) where that permission to occupy is knowingly given by the owner, as an activity for which a licence under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 shall be required in terms of section 44(1)(b) of that Act (article 3).