Header image  
Working For Penicuik
  
 
 

The SNP is proposing new steps to protect Scotland's tenants

AlexNeil The Scottish Government has confirmed it is to look at creating a tenancy deposit scheme to help Scotland's tenants resolve disputes.
Announcing Government plans to put proposals before a group of experts Housing minister Alex Neil said
 
"This Government shares the concerns about landlords unfairly withheld tenancy deposits and I want to move quickly to resolve this issue.
"We will present the evidence to an expert group with the aim of reaching a consensus on the most appropriate action to take."


Bob Doris MSP Bob Doris MSPwelcomed the news saying;

“I am sure this announcements will be given a positive reception by private tenants and housing bodies.

“It shows how the Scottish Government, together with the housing sector, have what it takes to address important issues like this in these troubled economic times.

“It is wrong that some tenants in the private sector are having their deposits withheld unfairly. This can have serious implications for tenants – particularly in the current economic environment.

”It is now more important than ever that tenants are protected from having deposits withheld. It is also important because it will protect the good name of the vast majority of landlords from that minority who are acting unfairly.

“The minister has made it clear that those minority of landlords need to raise their game and the Government has also set out a timetable for action should they fail to do so.”

Stop Press