During this coronavirus outbreak Scotland’s 340,000 private renters need greater protection and we are calling for the Chancellor to boost social security payments to ensure tenants don’t end up mired in debt and at risk of...
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Coronavirus: How do you stay at home if you don’t have one?
“You must stay at home” Boris Johnson announced. “Please stay at home. This is a lockdown.” says Nicola Sturgeon. But how do you stay at home during the COVID-19...
Renters’ Rights in the COVID-19 pandemic
The current COVID-19 pandemic is causing high levels of uncertainty and fear for people all over Scotland. For those who rent this uncertainty extends to the security of their home...
Hidden homelessness: Hidden from sight, from evidence, and hiding yourself
Hidden [adj] Being out of sight or not readily apparent; concealedObscure, unexplained, undisclosed If you Google “homelessness”, you’ll inevitably find articles illustrated with pictures...
New homelessness statistics show councils’ continued failure to meet statutory duties
New homelessness statistics show continued failure to meet statutory duties Last night, I dreamt that my favourite statistics writer had released a new book. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m...