News and campaigns
Helpline quick quiz
Our advice team (Caroline, Jill, Gail and Karis) are busier than ever answering up to 100 queries per day from SAL members. We love speaking to members, however a lot of the most frequently asked questions can be answered right here, through our online factsheets....
Cost of Living Act: Campaign update
SAL members will be aware that over the last few months we have been running a major campaign against the unfair and discriminatory rent increase freeze and ban on evictions in private lets which were part of last year’s Cost of Living Act. A summary of the...
Unlocking empty home: tips for investors
The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership is funded by the Scottish Government, and hosted by Shelter Scotland, with the core aim of bringing private sector empty homes back into use. We work in partnership with local authorities promoting the benefits of empty homes work,...
SAL in the media
A huge amount of media coverage has been gained so far for our judicial review: The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/news/landlords-launch-legal-fight-against-nicola-sturgeons-rent-cap/ The Herald:...
Coalition steps up court fight over rent control and eviction ban
A coalition of landlords and letting bodies has submitted a Petition to the Court of Session in Edinburgh seeking a Judicial Review of the Scottish Government’s rent control and eviction ban legislation. The coalition is represented by TC Young LLP and Bannatyne,...
Parliamentary affairs
Information about the Scottish Parliament, the UK Parliament and Scottish local government including how to contact your elected representatives.