Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill - stage 1 evidence

Shelter Scotland welcomes the introduction of the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill. We have been campaigning for a fundamental change to the system of private renting in Scotland for many years. We welcome this bill as the opportunity to make that change real and fully support the principles and approach contained within in it. This evidence sets out recommendations for improving the operation of the proposed tenancy.

(This document has been updated as the percentage of households with children who live in the private rented sector was incorrectly stated as standing at 32%. It's now been corrected to clarify that 26% of households who rent in the private rented sector contain children.)