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Simple terms explainer
Councils can apply to Scottish Ministers to designate all or part of their area as a 'rent pressure zone'. This can be used where rents in an area are rising too much, causing undue hardship for private rented tenants, and putting the council under pressure to provide housing or housing subsidies as a consequence. When an area is officially designated as a rent pressure zone, special rules are put in place to limit how much landlords can increase rents.
Legal status
Discretionary
Duty category
Housing
Duty type
Organisational
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
Emerging policy and legislation
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Bodies with shared interest
Standards and frameworks
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