The message from private renters is clear: ‘No DSS’ adverts or policies are encountered far too often – and it is time something was done about that. ‘No DSS’ means landlords and letting...
Author: James Battye
Rent Pressure Zones: what next?
There’s no doubt that rents in many areas of Scotland are rising and this is showing little sign of slowing. The reality of this for many thousands of private renters is that their housing...
Letting agent regulation: important new protections for private renters
For far too many people, the experience of living in the private rented sector has been one of insecurity, poor conditions and powerlessness – but thanks to Shelter Scotland’s campaigning...
Time to face up to the root cause of the housing crisis
At Shelter Scotland we’re always interested in engaging with the causes of and solutions to Scotland’s housing crisis.
A new dawn for Scotland’s private rented sector
This year heralds the biggest change to Scotland’s private rented sector for a generation. From December 2017 anyone signing a new tenancy for a private let will sign the new Private...