Housing Bill

A consultation has been published on the potential for certain exemptions from rent controls or increases above the rent cap.

Evelyn Tweed MSP's amendment to the Housing (Scotland) Bill that introduces a clear and independent right of appeal against decisions made by the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has now been tabled. The Stirling representative, who first mooted the amendment late last year, said the proposal would

In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, the discussion revolves around the proposed amendments to the Housing Scotland Bill, particularly focusing on homelessness prevention. The conversation features insights from Susie Fitton, policy manager at the Scottish Federation of Housing Asso

Jimmy Black wonders about the current Housing Bill.

Amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill that set out how rents will be capped in rent control areas have been lodged by the Scottish Government.

Scottish Labour has lodged a motion which aims to protect children’s rights as the number of children in temporary accommodation reaches record levels. In a Parliamentary debate yesterday ahead of stage two of the Housing (Scotland) Bill being considered next month, Scottish Labour housing spo

Social housing residents in Scotland will be given greater protection against issues of disrepair in their homes such as damp and mould through the introduction of Awaab’s Law. Awaab’s Law is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak who died in 2020 after being exposed to mould in his home i

Further measures to ensure people receive the required support before they experience the trauma of homelessness will be introduced as part of amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill, housing minister Paul McLennan said today. The Bill currently places a stronger importance on preventing homelessn

MSPs are to consider whether to bring in a permanent ban on landlords evicting tenants during winter.

Evelyn Tweed MSP is to submit an amendment to the Housing (Scotland) Bill to introduce a right of appeal against Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) decisions to the First Tier Tribunal General Regulatory Chamber. If approved, the move would align the process with that already in place for the Office o

The National Union of Students (NUS) Scotland have welcomed the passing of the Scottish Housing Bill through Stage 1 in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 28th November, with the support of the majority of MSPs. NUS Scotland had previously called for all MSPs to vote for the bill, recognising it as

The ESPC has called for the full efforts of the Scottish Government to be put into increasing the supply of homes in Scotland. ESPC’s chief executive Paul Hilton believes that the Housing Bill, which has just passed Stage 1 at Holyrood, will have little impact on supply and that the "largest h

Legislation to strengthen tenants’ rights and prevent homelessness has passed Stage 1 in the Scottish Parliament.

Tenants staged a rally outside the Scottish Parliament last night calling on MSPs to back rent controls before they debate and vote on the Housing Bill today.

Leading animal welfare organisations across Scotland are calling on MSPs to support stronger protections for pet owners in the private and social rental sectors under the proposed Housing (Scotland) Bill, ahead of a crucial debate in Holyrood tomorrow.