Tenant

This terraced property on Shorthope Street, in Musselburgh town centre, was put forward to become a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO).

Concern for vulnerable tenants leads to HMO refusal

Council sees two mould complaints upheld in three months

The Renters' Rights Act has introduced major changes for landlords, including new tenancy rules and the abolition of Section 21 evictions in England.

Renters’ Rights Act: what landlords need to know

The Renters' Rights Act has changed how landlords can regain possession of their properties, making the process more formal and evidence-based.

Five insurance checks every landlord should make now

David Douglas has been left with a flat filled with damp and mould, leaving his kitchen "unlivable"

Edinburgh man says mouldy and damp-ridden flat puts family at risk

Vivien Taylor, a disabled council housing resident who lives in Oxgangs, says she has been waiting eight years for work to refurbish her bathroom and kitchen.

Disabled tenant left waiting years for kitchen and bathroom refit

Landlord who called tenant's child 'not normal' struck from register

Daniel Seavers and Charlie Bryans say that their letting agency have "repeatedly ignored" their concerns about damp and mould in the property.

Gorgie couple say they have been 'repeatedly ignored' over damp issues

Former Edinburgh property firm office manager Emma Hunt, 38, who was imprisoned for three years in August last year after a jury found her guilty of fraud and embezzlement, was made subject of a confiscation order at Edinburgh Sheriff Court in August. The order shows Hunt, of Coldstream, is estimated to have benefited from criminal conduct by £925,000 and an order has been made for £211,574,67 to be paid back. During her trial, the court heard Hunt spent thousands on parties, hospitality at sporting events, hotel stays, a five-star Caribbean holiday, cars, and designer goods after stealing money from McLean Properties and fraudulently obtaining money from some of its clients.

Crooked office manager back in jail after failing to repay stolen cash

Photos of the mess left behind by council contractors in the bathroom of Lauren's Drylaw flat.

Woman fumes at council over 'shoddy' kitchen and bathroom work

A landlord who let a tenant sleep in a cupboard under the stairs has lost his bid to continue renting to multiple people amid claims he had shown a ‘disregard’ for planners.

Landlord who let tenant sleep in cupboard loses HMO licence bid

Hotel owner warned over underage drinking claims

The Renters' Rights Bill includes new measures to help tenants with both children and pets

Your rights as a renter and the big changes being made

The rate of Local Housing Allowance is based on private market rents in the local area

West Lothian rent arrears soar by £100k

Latest update confirmed West Lothian Council has an overspend this year (2024/25) of over £8.1 million.

West Lothian records lowest number of empty council homes in years

Clark's Bar, on Dundas Street in Edinburgh, is set to reopen under new management.

Breaking Iconic pub to reopen after locals were left 'gutted' by shock closure
A historic Edinburgh pub established in 1899 is set to reopen – just months after locals were left 'gutted' by its abrupt closure.
Gary Flockhart

Council tenants asked for views on how rent is spent

Rent increases are impacting the saving powers of four in 10 private tenants and now a third of these can't afford to put any cash aside as a result.

62% of UK renters put aside £100 or less each month

Tenant evicted from home just days before government ban lifted

Renters consider moving back home to save for their first property

Renters considering moving back home to save for their first property

Mark Fortune appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Landlord charged after video shows man allegedly threatening tenant

WATCH: Pint glass mysteriously shatters inside ‘haunted’ pub

Landlords could be given more power in new plans proposed by the government

What legal rights do UK tenants have when renting?

Marco Biagi, Edinburgh SNP Councillor for Colinton/Fairmilehead

Councillor appeals over private renters blocked from vote

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