The highest cause of homelessness in Scotland despite the Homeless Persons Order coming into force in March 2004, is "Not to do with applicant household" (e.g. landlord selling property, fire, harassment) with percentage not lower than 43% from 2007 to 2016.
In addition, the Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) Order came into force in December 2004 and requires councils to ensure that pregnant women and households with children are not placed in unsuitable temporary accommodation, unless there are exceptional circumstances. 
