The Scottish Government has confirmed landlords will be able to increase rent by up to 3% from next month.
The move will take place from April 1, where landlords will be able to apply for a rent increase of up to 6% to help cover certain increases in costs in defined and limited circumstances. In October last year, legislation was introduced to temporarily freeze rent increases for private and social tenants, and for student accommodation with the cap set at 0% from September 6 until at least March 31, 2023.
Social landlords are required to keep any rent increases below inflation in 2023-24. A moratorium on evictions will remain in place for at least a further six months except in specific circumstances.
