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Shawlands residents hit back at plans to turn shopping centre into 330 flats

Living Rent members believe plans to turn Shawlands Arcade into hundreds of apartments could further push up rents in the area and drive out working-class members of the community.

Glasgow Live · Sep 19, 2022

Glasgow single mum will be 'homeless' days before Christmas after 'callous' £200 rent hike

'Terrified' Jemma Maclaren has been handed an 'eviction notice' for the home she shares with her 12-year-old daughter, Skye. The pair have lived in their Partick pad for nine years.

Glasgow Live · Aug 25, 2022

Single Scots mum facing homelessness by Christmas after £200 rent hike

Jemma Maclaren has been left 'terrified' after being told to move out her Glasgow home by her landlord, after she challenged their £200 increase in monthly rent.

Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022

Tenants demand Government take action over skyrocketing rents

TENANTS struggling to pay their rent have spoken of their disappointment at the failure of the Scottish Government to introduce a rents freeze.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2022

Glasgow tenant forced to leave home due to huge 35% rent increase

Matthew Peacock was forced to move from his two-bedroom flat in Dennistoun after his rent was increased £660 to £895 - a soaring 35 per cent hike in his monthly cost.

Glasgow Live · Jun 30, 2022

Edinburgh students forced to find new home after rent hiked by over £600

Thea Tallack, 21, and her three friends were forced to find a new home after their landlord increased their rent by 36 per cent as they were in the middle of exam season.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 30, 2022

Edinburgh Tynecastle High developers face growing opposition to student flats

Two local councillors have joined calls for the 468-bedroom development to be scrapped, as it's argued the area is "in dire need of social and affordable homes".

Edinburgh Live · Jun 23, 2022

Campaigners threaten to 'stop' Shawlands Arcade development over lack of social housing

Living Rent Glasgow members have accused developers behind the regeneration of the Shawlands Arcade of putting profit over the needs of locals and fear that the working-class will be driven out of the area.

Glasgow Live · May 31, 2022

SNP and Greens under pressure to back emergency rent freeze for Scots tenants

Mercedes Villalba, who represents the North East for Labour, is proposing a freeze on increases until a system of national rent controls is in place.

Daily Record · May 28, 2022

Rent campaigners to keep up pressure on Edinburgh Council after Labour stitch-up

Living Rent has vowed to keep up pressure on Edinburgh City Council to gain the necessary powers to implement rent controls

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2022