The code was introduced by the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 (the Act), which requires Scottish Ministers to prepare a code of conduct setting out minimum standards of practice for registered property factors and related amendments to the Act. The current code came into force on 1 October 2012 and applies to all registered property factors as defined by section 2 of the Act.

The Act requires that Scottish Ministers must from 'time to time' prepare a draft code which should be published and then consulted upon with such bodies (as considered appropriate) and with the general public. A consultation on a draft revised Code and other related amendments to the Act is underway and ends on 15 January 2018. You can respond to the consultation online at: https://consult.gov.scot/housing-regeneration-and-welfare/code-of-conduct-for-registered-property-factors/.

These interactive events are intended for those with an interest in the Code or the wider Act to discuss and debate the proposals and questions raised in the consultation.