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Good morning, minister. Some witnesses in the previous evidence session said that it is difficult for tenants to enforce their right to live in good-quality homes that are free from dampness. We have also heard that it can be particularly difficult for private tenants to enforce their rights and that the tribunal process is not as accessible as it could be. Do you agree with that? If so, how can the Scottish Government help to improve the situation?

That is excellent. Thank you very much for that.

Perfect. Helen Shaw, do you have anything to add?

Thank you.

Thank you—and thank you, convener.

Good morning.

Emma Saunders touched on the repairing standard. I will ask a question that is specifically related to private rented housing. How effective is the repairing standard as a way of ensuring quality rented homes? How effective is the tribunal process as a resolution in disputes about the repairing standard? That goes to Aoife first, please.

Good morning. The evidence that we received from Shelter contained photos of clients’ homes that showed dampness problems that had not been fully resolved by landlords. How common is it for tenants to have to live with such severe examples of damp and mould for so long? Do you have any examples of good practice by landlords when it comes to communicating and responding to complaints about dampness?

We have been hearing that as well. Does Councillor Heddle have anything to add to that from his local point of view?

Will that continue to be monitored throughout, and will you come back to the committee with anything that changes?

Perfect. Thanks, minister.