New Drive tae Empouer Scottish Renters

In a bid tae bolster awareness o tenants’ richts, Hoosin Minister Paul McLennan has brocht oot a fresh campaign. Dis initiative aims tae inform renters aboot deir entitlements an whaar dey can sikk help an advice. Scotland boasts some o da strangest tenant richts in da UK, includin da ability tae challenge rent hikes an da assurance o proper notice afore ony increase. Tenants are shielded frae unlaafu evictions an hae da richt tae a weel-kept hame.

Durin his visit tae Citizens Advice Scotland in Edinburgh, Mr. McLennan stressed da importance o dis campaign. He remairked, “Fowk wha rent deir hames in Scotland aaready hae strang richts whan it comes tae rent rises, maintenance an repairs an evictions. Dis campaign is important tae mak sure we increase awareness o these richts.” He further pynted oot da conclusion o da temporary rent adjudication chynge on March 31, whit wis pairt o da transition back tae mercat rent efter da Cost o Livin Act’s temporary rent cap. Mr. McLennan urged tenants worried aboot rent increases tae sikk a review an mentioned ongaun efforts in da Hoosin Bill tae enhance lang-term rent control an tenant richts.

Aoife Derry frae Citizens Advice Scotland echoed da sentiment, emphasisin da need for a rented sector dat serves ilkae body. “A safe, secure hame is foondational tae fowk’s lives,” she said. Da Scottish CAB netwark staunds ready tae offer free, confidential advice tae thae in need, ensurin dat baith tenants an landlords are supported.

Dis campaign arrives as pairt o da Scottish Government’s response tae da cost o livin crisis, wi da Cost o Livin (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 offerin temporary relief. As these measures evolve, da focus remains on creatin a fair an informed rental mercat for aw. Scotland sikks a rented sector whaar richts an duties are clear, ensurin mair fowk can remain in deir hames.