Tag: Tenant Rights Scotland

Scottish tenants claim lack of awareness of their rights

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th October 2025, 11 months ago | 0

A report claims Scottish tenants are unaware of their rights and fear complaining about issues to their landlord. According to...

MSP plans new rent controls on private landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th April 2025, 1 year ago | 4

The Scottish Greens have unveiled proposals aimed at curbing the ability of landlords to raise rents on properties that fail...

Scottish renters challenging rent rises rockets eightfold – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd April 2025, 1 year ago | 4

The number of renters challenging rent rises in Scotland when a temporary rent cap was in place rocketed, research reveals....

Scottish Greens push to end winter evictions of tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th March 2025, 2 years ago | 5

A Scottish Green MSP has tabled an amendment to the Housing (Scotland) Bill which would prevent tenants from being evicted...

Scottish Housing Bill passes as landlords face rent caps and pets policy changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Scottish landlords could be forced to accept pets in rental properties and face rent controls. During a debate, Members of...

Scottish Property Federation warns rent controls could harm housing supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A leading industry body warns Scotland faces “a lack of supply” if rent controls are not implemented properly. Speaking at...

Scottish legislation drives landlords to sell up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Legislation in Scotland’s private rented sector has led to more landlords selling their properties and has done little to improve...

Industry leaders warn Scottish Housing Bill could have severe consequences

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A new lobbying group of industry leaders has warned that the Scottish Housing Bill will create uncertainty and hamper investment....

Scottish housing bill faces criticism as rent control warnings ignored

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

An industry body is “disappointed” over a lack of changes to the Scottish Housing Bill. Propertymark has criticised the Scottish...

Rise in demand for guidance on illegal evictions in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th September 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Demand for advice around illegal eviction in the PRS soars by 42% in a year, according to new data. Citizens...