Short Scottish Secure Tenancy for homeowners: guidance for social landlords

5. Circumstances when a short SST for homeowners is not appropriate

5.1 Where a landlord chooses to take property ownership into account in the allocation of social housing, allocation of a property using a short SST for homeowners would not be appropriate where the need for social housing is permanent or long-term and where social housing is the most suitable housing option given the circumstances of the household.