Following on from our First-tier tribunal blog earlier this year, there have been further tenant success stories showing renters the benefit of using the tribunal if their landlord, or...
What to do if you’re being harassed by your landlord into leaving your home
Any behaviour that makes you feel distressed, alarmed or afraid can be classed as harassment. This could be in the form of late-night home visits, name-calling, insults, bullying, threats...
Acts of kindness: less random, more meaningful
On Random Acts of Kindness Day, our Volunteer Development Manager argues that we should stop undervaluing kindness by promoting ‘random’ acts, and suggests some ways for you to make a real...
Housing is a human right – but what does this mean in Scotland?
With human rights once again on the domestic and international agenda, Shelter Scotland wants to ensure that any new legislation puts good housing right at its heart. A new Act of the...
What makes an eviction illegal?
An illegal eviction is what happens when you are forced out of your home by someone who doesn’t have the legal right to, like your landlord. An eviction can only happen legally if...
What to do if you’re at risk of being evicted
Are you at risk of being evicted from your home? In most cases it’s not enough for a landlord to verbally ask you to leave or even send you a letter saying you must move out by a...