Shelter Scotland was commissioned by the Scottish Government at the end of 2017 to raise awareness of Scotland’s new private residential tenancy to landlords and tenants. The private...
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It’s time to say ‘yes to DSS’
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...
A wake-up call on homelessness – enough talking, it’s time for action
Today’s statistics paint a depressing picture. Homelessness applications are on the rise again for the first time in nine years. Temporary accommodation use has increased for the fourth...
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...
Volunteers’ Week: Volunteering with conviction(s)
I felt as though I was the most untrustworthy person on the planet. – Shelter Scotland volunteer This Volunteers’ Week, with the theme of ‘Volunteering for All’, I want to shine a...