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The Latest Breaking News from Living Rent

Glasgow tenants' union walks away from 'sham' commission on tackling rising rents

The tenant-led commission was set up after Glasgow City Council declared a 'rents crisis' in late 2020 but Living Rent has said the process has been too slow and too vague.

Glasgow Live

Tenants demand Government take action over skyrocketing rents

TENANTS struggling to pay their rent have spoken of their disappointment at the failure of the Scottish Government to introduce a rents freeze.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow tenant forced to leave home due to huge 35% rent increase

Matthew Peacock was forced to move from his two-bedroom flat in Dennistoun after his rent was increased £660 to £895 - a soaring 35 per cent hike in his monthly cost.

Glasgow Live

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Edinburgh students forced to find new home after rent hiked by over £600

Thea Tallack, 21, and her three friends were forced to find a new home after their landlord increased their rent by 36 per cent as they were in the middle of exam season.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Tynecastle High developers face growing opposition to student flats

Two local councillors have joined calls for the 468-bedroom development to be scrapped, as it's argued the area is "in dire need of social and affordable homes".

Edinburgh Live

Campaigners threaten to 'stop' Shawlands Arcade development over lack of social housing

Living Rent Glasgow members have accused developers behind the regeneration of the Shawlands Arcade of putting profit over the needs of locals and fear that the working-class will be driven out of the area.

Glasgow Live

SNP and Greens under pressure to back emergency rent freeze for Scots tenants

Mercedes Villalba, who represents the North East for Labour, is proposing a freeze on increases until a system of national rent controls is in place.

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Rent campaigners to keep up pressure on Edinburgh Council after Labour stitch-up

Living Rent has vowed to keep up pressure on Edinburgh City Council to gain the necessary powers to implement rent controls

The National (Scotland)

Points based system sought after Edinburgh rents increase by 10 per cent in last year

Living Rent, a tenancy union specialising in protecting tenants rights, has sent a response to the government consultation on rent controls. They believe a point based system has to be introduced.

Edinburgh Live

Plan to cut rents and payments to landlords submitted to Scottish Government

Living Rent believe a regulated, points-based system should determine rents, not landlords

Daily Record

Glasgow tenant hit with £140 rent hike brands landlord's text message 'a slap in the face'

Jennifer claims she was told her rent will increase by nearly a quarter with less than two months' notice over Whatsapp on Sunday afternoon as Living Rent call on government to bring in rent controls.

Glasgow Live

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