New Drive tae Empouer Scottish Renters

In a bid tae bolster awareness o tenants’ richts, Hoosin Minister Paul McLennan haes brocht oot a fresh campaign. This initiative aims tae inform renters aboot their entitlements an whaur they can sikk help an advice. Scotland boasts some o the strangest tenant richts in the UK, includin the ability tae challenge rent hikes an the assurance o proper notice afore ony increase. Tenants are shielded fae unlawfu evictions an hae the richt tae a weel-kept hame.

Durin his visit tae Citizens Advice Scotland in Edinburgh, Mr. McLennan stressed the importance o this campaign. He remairked, “Fowk that rent their hames in Scotland awready hae strang richts whan it comes tae rent rises, maintenance an repairs, an evictions. This campaign is important tae mak sure we increase awareness o these richts.” He further pynted oot the conclusion o the temporary rent adjudication chynge on Mairch 31, whit wis pairt o the transition back tae mercat rent efter the 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 the Hoosin Bill tae enhance lang-term rent control an tenant richts.

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

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