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Living Rent launch open letter calling for protections after rent cap
February 15, 2024
Today, we launched an open letter calling for further emergency protections after the rent cap comes to an end on 31 March. Read the open letter in full below. Dear First Minister,CC:Patrick Harvie MSPPaul...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareRenters survey 2024
January 10, 2024
Calling all private tenants. At the end of March 2024, the Scottish government is ending the rent cap. In order to push the government to protect tenants after the rent cap ends we need...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareEDINBURGH: Object to the Murrayfield Sports Bar being turned into student accomodation!
November 05, 2023
HOW TO OBJECT TO THE STUDENT ACCOMMODATION DEVELOPMENT AT MURRAYFIELD SPORTS BAR
Read More 2 Reactions ShareLeith's 2023 AGM!
September 08, 2023
On Thursday 7th September Living Rent Leith celebrated 1 year since their launch and set a vision for the next year.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareKnow your rights: rent Cap, joint tenancies, eviction ban
August 30, 2023
The Scottish government announced the rent freeze, which later became a rent cap, nearly a year ago. Here is a guide on what has happened to the legislation since then and what you need...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareFighting for Housing, Fighting for Home: It’s always been a feminist struggle
March 08, 2023
All of our solidarity to the powerful, inspiring and strong feminist warriors that build our movements and resistance today. Happy International women's day!
Read More 1 Reaction ShareUpdate on the rent freeze and eviction ban
March 02, 2023
Since the rent freeze was announced on 6 September 2022, the government has amended the legislation with changes set to come in at the end of March. Here is a quick update on the...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareFrozen or Burst Pipes: Know your rights!
December 20, 2022
With temperatures dropping below 0, many tenants and residents across Glasgow are experiencing issues with their pipes. Here’s some information on what your rights are and what to do/expect if your pipes are frozen...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareThe Scottish parliament passes the rent freeze and eviction ban!
October 06, 2022
On Thursday the 6th of October, the Scottish government passed a rent freeze and eviction ban for all tenants throughout Scotland. Whilst there are some concerning limitations to the Bill, it's a massive relief....
Read More 2 Reactions ShareLiving Rent members attend Enough is Enough rallies across Scotland!
October 01, 2022
Across Scotland Living Rent members were out on Saturday morning in a fantastic show of strength for the Enough is Enough campaign.
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