Council backs renting reform campaign
The City of Edinburgh Council today signed its support for a national campaign calling for fair rent for all.
Leader Councillor Andrew Burns and Deputy Leader
Councillor Sandy Howat put their names to Shelter Scotland’s Make
Renting Right campaign, which aims to make Scotland’s growing private
rented sector fit for the 59,000 households in the capital that rent
privately.
The campaign complements existing work between the
Council and private landlords, which includes giving advice about what
they must do by law, and how they can resolve problems with tenants.
They are also legally required to register with the local authority by
law and apply and comply with specific licences.
Councillor Andrew Burns, Leader of the City of
Edinburgh Council, said: “The Council has given its full backing to
Making Rent Right because we are committed to housing people in high
quality and affordable homes, which is a vital step in our battle
against poverty.
“Renters are entitled to be treated fairly and while
the majority of landlords do so, too many people are still experiencing
the opposite. This campaign is a great step towards protecting them.”
Councillor Sandy Howat, Deputy Leader of the City of
Edinburgh Council, said: “We are delighted to support such an important
and worthwhile campaign. Thousands of people rent in this city for many
reasons, with many of them doing so by choice, and ensuring that they
can do so safely and at a fair price is vital.
“The Capital Coalition is committed to providing
affordable homes and will continue to work closely with our partners in
order to do so.”
Graeme Brown, Director of Shelter Scotland, said: “We
are pleased that the City of Edinburgh Council has joined our calls for a
better private rented sector for tenants and landlords.
“Along with the council, we want to see a private
rented sector that is fit for families and protects all tenants – a
sector that provides long-term homes, not short-term housing.
“Too often we hear of people being moved on, evicted
or rents increased unreasonably, forcing people into the disruptive
cycle of having to move house - every six months in some cases -
preventing them from ever being able to put down strong roots and being
part of a community.
“In the 21st century, we need a private rented sector
that is modern, stable, flexible, predictable and fair for those
individuals and families that call it home.”
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