How are RSLs Affected by FOI Regulations?
Freedom of Information (FOI) was extended to apply to Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) from November 2019 through an Order made by Scottish Ministers. This means RSLs now have a legal duty to provide the public with certain information. However, there has been uncertainty over what exactly RSLs must disclose under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) […]
Procurement Considerations When Your Contractor Requests an Uplift in Rates
We have recently been approached by a number of our Registered Social Landlord (RSL) clients whose contractors have requested uplifts on their tendered contract rates. An amendment to the contracted rates would be a modification of the contract during its term. Here we consider the procurement law implications of making changes to a contract after […]
