Tenants of a social landlord in the region are facing a massive hike in service charges on top of a rent rise.
A Dumfries resident in a Loreburn Housing Association property contacted the Standard concerned about the increasing costs which will leave them nearly £700 a year worse off.
Communal cleaning charges have risen from £3.60 a week to £10.36 with fire alarm and emergency light upkeep costs of £3.55 a week being introduced.
