New Drive tae Empouer Scottish Renters

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

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

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

Iss 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, e focus remains on creatin a fair an informed rental mercat for aabody. Scotland sikks a rented sector far richts an duties are clear, ensurin mair fowk can bide in their hames.