Bill introduced in Scottish Parliament to limit rent increases in the private rented sector
Fair Rents (Scotland) Bill also includes provisions to allow tenants to apply for a 'fair open market rent’ determination
The Fair Rents (Scotland) Bill, introduced in the Scottish Parliament this week, includes provisions to limit rent increases in the private rented sector and for tenants to seek a fair rent determination.
The primary purpose of the Bill - as described in the policy memorandum published alongside it - is to -
‘… improve the way rents are set in Scotland in the private rented sector, to bring fairness into the private rented sector, to reduce poverty and support low income tenants and their families. It will regulate rents to protect tenants in Scotland and help create a better balance of power between the landlord and tenant in Scotland.’
In addition, the memorandum advises that the Bill adds to the law about private rented housing in the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016, by making provision for -
For further information, see Fair Rents (Scotland) Bill