Tag: Scotland

  • Dundee in Scotland: A full pause on rent payments & £1,000 in compensation

    Dundee in Scotland: A full pause on rent payments & £1,000 in compensation

    Congratulations to our affiliate, Living Rent Dundee in Scotland, for their victory securing both compensation and critical repairs for union member Charlie.

    Charlie endured unacceptable living conditions in their Dundee tenement flat, suffering from severe roof damage that caused water to leak into walls and ceilings. This led to serious mold and dampness issues throughout the home. The situation was made worse by an outdated heating system and a non-functioning window. Despite reporting these issues, the agency failed to complete any repairs for over a year.

    After joining Living Rent Dundee, Charlie worked alongside union representatives to negotiate with both the current letting agents, DJ Alexander, and the landlord. We’re thrilled for their success in securing:

    A full pause on rent payments until all necessary repairs are completed and the property meets proper standards

    £1,000 in compensation for the distress and uninhabitable conditions

    This victory demonstrates the power of community organizing and tenant solidarity.

  • ACORN Scotland: Elections, Evictions, and May Day Celebrations

    ACORN Scotland: Elections, Evictions, and May Day Celebrations

    Living Rent, ACORN International’s branch in Scotland, has been hard at work recently defending members against landlords, protesting forced evictions, and speaking out against injustices in their local communities.

    Here’s what they’ve been up to lately:

    EVICTIONS

    Living Rent continues their ongoing campaign against evictions, with members being featured in the media in their fight against unfair or forced evictions.


    Living Rent: Croftamie member Marjorie was threatened with eviction for not “having a durable connection to the area”, also known as: xenophobia

    Evictions have been widespread in Scotland, including areas such as North Lanarkshire, Govanhill, Edinburgh, and Pollokshields. Tenants have been threatened and intimidated by landlords, and have also been subjected to inhospitable living conditions, including intense mold.

    Living Rent’s response has been to file for an extension on the eviction ban, and group support to protect individual members.

    ELECTIONS

    Scotland recently held elections for the next Government, and Living Rent worked to raise awareness among voters to boost their familiarity on candidate and party policies on relevant issues to each Living Rent branch, such as the developing housing crisis, arrears, rising rents, and climate change.

    Check out the link to find out more, get involved, and take action with Living Rent.

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