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 Burns 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 Howat 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.”
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