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Holly Lennon

Glasgow tenants protest over plans to raise rent by 7% after rent freeze is lifted

A group of tenants from Glasgow have held a protest over plans to increase their rent by 7%.

Tenants of Partick Housing Association (PHA) demonstrated outside the social landlord's offices on Friday morning to voice their opposition to the changes. They claim that only 215 tenants out of 1,800 were consulted on the increase and that any increase is "disproportionate to the level of services that they receive".

A consultation was held in November and December with PHA now stating their intention to increase rent by 7%.

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