Scottish Greens propose law letting renters garden without landlord approval

Scottish Greens propose law letting renters garden without landlord approval

THE Scottish Greens have lodged a proposal that would allow renters to use their outdoor spaces for growing plants and vegetables ...

Housing Bill: Renter’s right to grow will boost nature recovery

Scottish Green MSP Maggie Chapman has lodged a proposal that would allow renters to use their outdoor spaces for growing plants and vegetables without needing permission from landlords. Ms Chapman’s proposal to the Housing (Scotland) Bill is a much needed boost for nature restoration. It would mean plants such as wildflowers and small bee hives can be cultivated in renter’s gardens to help repopulate the bees and other insects that are vital for…

Revised Heat in Buildings Bill requires ‘robust delivery plan’

Shutterstock SECTOR stakeholders have welcomed progress in the Scottish Government’s plans to introduce a Heat in Buildings Bill during this parliament – but have urged more clarity around expected standards, skills, and business support. A ‘revised’ bill will set a new target for decarbonising heating systems by 2045. Acting minister for climate action Alasdair Allan said in a statement that the intention is to bring forward a bill for consider…

Housing Bill amendments lodged to strengthen tenants’ rights

Amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill have been lodged by the Scottish Government setting out how rents will be capped in rent control areas. The proposed measures will help protect tenants facing cost of living pressures and rising energy prices, whilst providing appropriate protection for the property rights of landlords and supporting investment. Rent increases in control areas would be limited to the CPI annual rate of inflation plus 1%,…

Housing Bill amendments lodged to strengthen tenants' rights in Scotland - Rents To Be Capped

Amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill have been lodged by the Scottish Government setting out how rents will be capped in rent control areas. The proposed measures will help protect tenants facing cost of living pressures and rising energy prices, whilst providing appropriate protection for the property rights of landlords and supporting investment.

Housing Bill amendments lodged to strengthen tenants’ rights - Graeme Dey

Providing fairness for tenants. Amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill have been lodged by the Scottish Government setting out how rents will be capped in rent control areas. The proposed measures will help protect tenants facing cost of living pressures and rising energy prices, whilst providing appropriate protection for the property rights of landlords and supporting investment. Rent increases in control areas would be limited to the CPI a…