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The problem with rent adjudication
March 22, 2024
In two weeks, on 1 April, the Scottish Government will end the 3% rent cap which supported tenants through the worst cost of living in a generation. They will replace it with an arcane...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareWIN for Cleo and Kalyani in Gorgie/Dalry
March 08, 2024
Cleo and Kalyani had a leak in their flat which wasn't fixed for months, eventually leading to the ceiling collapsing. They provided updates and requested help from their letting agent (DJ Alexander) but their...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareLiving 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 ShareWIN for Maria in Leith!
January 22, 2024
Our member Maria had leaks in her roof which her housing association failed to fix for months, leading to extensive property damage, increased bills and Maria having to spend time away from her home.
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...
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