Coming from communities across Scotland, the advisors were appointed following an open recruitment exercise supported by TIS Scotland.

Tenant advisors are one of the ways the Regulator hears directly from tenants and service users. They have tested landlord services; reviewed and provided feedback on the Regulator’s publications and website; and participated actively in group discussions on the quality of social landlord services and regulation.

Helen Shaw, director of regulation, said: “Working with tenant advisors is one of the most important ways we hear from tenants and keep their views at the heart of what we do. So, I’m delighted to welcome our new 18 independent, volunteer tenant advisors.

“This diverse group of tenants from across Scotland brings a wide range of experiences and perspectives.

“We had a huge response to the recruitment exercise, and I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to apply. I’d also like to thank all of our previous tenant advisors, who have worked with us over the years. We know our new tenant advisors will build on the important work they undertook to help keep tenants at the heart of our regulation of social landlords in Scotland.”