We had a long standing issue with our windows, which were in a state of disrepair. This meant that wind was blowing in our flat, the window frames were rotted and covered in mold...

While the West of Scotland Thistle Awards celebrated the local tourism industry, a large queue had formed outside, emulating a sight familiar to many: that of waiting for a bus that will never come....

After a decade of fighting, Living Rent members have pushed the government to pass rent controls! For a decade, Living Rent members have been taking action, talking to politicians, appearing in the press, knocking...

Today, we sent an open letter calling on the government to resist lobbying from landlords to introduce "disastrous" exemptions and take “bold, urgent action” for tenants. Our open letter was signed by major trade unions...

Across Scotland, too many tenants live in homes that are riddled with mould and damp and unfit for human habitation. This report examines the impact on tenants of living with mould and damp in...

Dear Cabinet Secretary for HousingI write with urgency regarding your recent letter to stakeholders following your statement to Parliament on the Housing Emergency on the 2nd of September, 2025.We know the response rates in...

WIN in Newington - Repairs won and rent increase stopped! Aneta has rented from Dunedin Property Management for 13 years, and in July they proposed a 42% rent increase, nearly £300! Alongside a previous...

  Lochend member defence team celerate yet another repairs and compensation win! Due to poor window insulation, Moritz and Kally were dealing with condensation, high humidity and eventually black mould in the bedroom for...

Today, Living Rent Leith branch released a report on the lack of enforcement of landlords by the City of Edinburgh Council.  You can read the report in full here.

Leith Resident Lucas has won a rent reduction of £175 for 6 months - that's a total of £1050 compensation! After living in the flat for only a month, Lucas was unable to shower...