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MSPs approve Bill on temporary freeze on rent and evictions

Emergency cost-of-living legislation to protect tenants from rent increases and evictions has been passed by MSPs at Holyrood. The approved Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Bill will be the first bill passed by Holyrood to be given Royal Assent by ...

06 Oct 2022 at 19:08

Scotland

Seven areas in Scotland see above-inflation rent rises in past year

The average rent price for a two-bedroom home has risen above inflationary levels in seven areas in Scotland, new figures show. In the year up to the end of September, statistics from the Scottish Government have shown that the average rents have ...

29 Nov 2022 at 12:11

Scotland

Rent gap emerging as average monthly cost soars to £1,081, say estate agents

A significant rent gap is emerging between those already in tenancies and those seeking new accommodation despite a Scottish Government cap on rises, a report has shown. The latest quarterly report from leading estate agents Citylets priced the ...

18 Aug 2023 at 16:33

Scotland

Landlord coalition file petition for review of rent freeze and eviction ban

A group of landlords associations is seeking a judicial review at Scotland’s highest court over the decision to freeze rents and ban evictions. The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), Scottish Land and Estates (SLE) and Propertymark filed ...

20 Jan 2023 at 13:32

Scotland

No cliff edge for tenants following end of rent cap in March – minister

The end of the emergency rent cap will not lead to an “immediate cliff edge” for private tenants, the minister responsible for the legislation has said. Tenants’ rights minister Patrick Harvie gave evidence to the Local Government, Housing ...

12 Sept 2023 at 13:34

Rent freeze becomes law in Scotland

Emergency legislation protecting tenants from rent increases and evictions during the cost-of-living crisis has become law in Scotland. It is understood to be the first Holyrood legislation to be given royal assent by the King. The Cost ...

28 Oct 2022 at 11:40

MPs to debate Renters’ Rights Bill including end to ‘cruel’ no fault evictions

Proposed protections for tenants are due to be debated in Parliament as the Housing Secretary pledged her commitment to abolishing “cruel” no fault evictions. The Renters’ Rights Bill will have its Second Reading in the Commons on ...

09 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

New rules will protect tenants from damp and mould, Scottish Government says

New regulations will be introduced to protect tenants from damp and mould under plans by the Scottish Government. The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 will create new duties on landlords to ...

21 Jan 2026 at 09:37

Ireland

HAP rent limit increase being considered

An increase to Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) rent limits is being considered by the Department of Housing. HAP is a support which sees local authorities directly paying landlords rent for tenants with an unmet long-term ...

27 Jan 2026 at 18:12

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