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Frozen 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.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareHuge win for council tenants across Edinburgh!
September 22, 2022
On September 22nd it was announced that Edinburgh council house rents are likely to be frozen for a third year in a row.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareThe redevelopment of the old Tynecastle High School into unaffordable purpose built student accommodation is rejected!
September 21, 2022
The Gorgie Dalry branch of Living Rent celebrated their huge win of stopping the old Tynecastle High school being turned into unaffordable student accommodation.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareShawlands branch convinces councillors to support their opposition to unaffordable luxury development!
September 20, 2022
On the 20th September members from Shawlands and Langside branch held a public meeting where they convinced local Pollokshields councillors to back their demands that the redevelopment of the Shawlands Arcade would include 25%...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareHuge member turnout at Enough is Enough launch in Glasgow
September 07, 2022
Living Rent members from across Glasgow turned out at the Enough is Enough launch in Glasgow to hear our member Annie speak alongside speakers from across trade unions!
Read More 1 Reaction ShareWe won a rent freeze and an eviction ban!
September 06, 2022
On September 7th the Scottish government announced an immediate rent freeze and a freeze on evictions. As skyrocketing rents continue to pile on top of out of control energy bills, this will have...
Read More 1 Reaction SharePetition target smashed for Edinburgh’s homes not holiday lets campaign!
September 04, 2022
In Edinburgh, members smashed their petition target of 1,700 signatures to put pressure on Edinburgh City council to not only cap short term let numbers but also to bring the numbers down.
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCastlemilk group win their demands against Home Group!
September 01, 2022
Castlemilk members had a huge win of an: Area wide 75% service charge rebate over two years negotiated by members Replacement and repair of rotten fencing underway Dispute over Land Ownership and Fly-tipping progressed...
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