(1)The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 is modified as follows.
(2)In paragraph 12 of schedule 3 (rent arrears)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (4)—
(i)the words from “whether the” to “benefit” become paragraph (a),
(ii)after paragraph (a) insert “, and
“(b)the extent to which the landlord has complied with the pre-action protocol prescribed by the Scottish Ministers in regulations.”,
(b)after sub-paragraph (5) insert—
“(6)Regulations under sub-paragraph (4)(b) may make provision about—
(a)information which should be provided by a landlord to a tenant (including information about the terms of the tenancy, rent arrears and any other outstanding financial obligation under the tenancy),
(b)steps which should be taken by a landlord with a view to seeking to agree arrangements with a tenant for payment of future rent, rent arrears and any other outstanding financial obligation under the tenancy,
(c)such other matters as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate.”.
(3)In section 77(3) (regulation-making powers), after “41” insert “and paragraph 12(4)(b) of schedule 3”.