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Mark backs fair rent campaign

Mark backs fair rent campaign

Mark Griffin MSP has backed Shelter’s campaign for a fairer deal for private renters.

Shelter Scotland’s “Make Renting Right” campaign has called to reform the sector to make it work for both the people who live in rented housing, and landlords who let out their properties.

Earlier this year, Mark Griffin MSP supported proposals by Scottish Labour to reform the private rented market. The proposals including a cap on rent rises to stop tenants being ripped off by landlords, as well as more secure tenancies.

The Labour MSP believes the moves would have made a difference to over 6000 households across North Lanarkshire

Mark met Cumbernauld mum, Maria who said:

“I know lots of people who, like me, are really struggling with the cost of renting their home.”

“When you have a fixed monthly income as I do, knowing that my rent couldn’t go up more than once a year, and only by a fixed amount would give me real security.”

Mark said:

“I am delighted to support Shelter Scotland’s ‘Make Renting Right’ campaign.

“There are over 6,000 households renting privately in the North Lanarkshire council area. Many of whom are trapped in the private rented sector, unable to access social housing or get on the property ladder.

“Stability and fair rent is at the heart of Shelter’s “Make Renting Right” campaign. Scottish Labour’s Housing Act earlier this year would have made a difference for people feeling the stress of a cost of living crisis.”

“By capping rent increases, and limiting how often rent prices could be reviewed, we could have given that stability and security to families in Central Scotland.”

Mark with Cumbernauld Mum, Maria

Mark with Cumbernauld Mum, Maria Mark with Cumbernauld Mum, Maria

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