Episode Description
This episode delves into the complexities of mixed tenure housing in Scotland, focusing on the challenges faced by social landlords in maintaining properties that include both social and private housing.
Audrey Murphy, interim director at Abronhill Housing Association, and Professor Douglas Robertson discuss the implications of fragmented ownership, the limitations of current legislation, and the urgent need for solutions to ensure the upkeep and safety of tenement buildings.
They highlight real-life examples of maintenance issues and propose potential strategies for improvement, emphasising the need for a unified approach to housing standards and responsibilities among all owners.
Further reading:
Why Flats Fall Down - Navigating shared responsibilities for their repair and maintenance: https://thinkhouse.org.uk/site/assets/files/1345/befs0120.pdf
Tick Tock for Tenements: https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/douglas-robertson-tick-tock-for-tenements
A transcript of this episode is available here: https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/minority-landlords-and-mixed-tenure-repairs-podcast-transcript
Jimmy Black has written a blog to accompany the episode here: https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/blacks-blog-should-we-let-our-tenements-crumble
Kieran Findlay is the editor of Scottish Housing News. Jimmy Black is a former Dundee housing convener and housing justice campaigner.
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