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New SAL resources – pets

With pet ownership on the rise and new legislation expected in the next 2-3 years which will prevent landlords from unreasonably refusing permission for a pet, SAL has added to its suite of resources a pet application form, pet reference request letter and a pet...

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Consultation on rent control & joint tenancies

The Scottish Parliament is currently considering the Housing (Scotland) Bill which makes provision for certain areas of Scotland to be designated as “rent control areas” (RCAs) within which rent increases, during and between tenancies, would be restricted to CPI + 1%...

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SAL in the media – 28 April 2024

Read the latest articles where SAL has been featured in the news here: 24 April 2025 – Property 118 – Scottish government considers rent control exemptions for landlords 14 April 2025 – The Negotiator – Lettings boss says Scots rent cap ‘political not practical’ 11...

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SAL in the media – 14 April 2025

Read the latest articles where SAL has been featured in the news here: 14 April 2025 – The Negotiator – Lettings boss says Scots rent cap ‘political not practical’ 11 April 2025 – Property Wire – Scotland: Landlords who lie to evict...

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