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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca McCurdy

Scottish Government’s rent freeze not unlawful, judge rules

The Scottish Government’s rent freeze was not unlawful, a senior judge has ruled following an appeal by private sector landlords.

Landlords across Scotland launched the judicial review in the Court of Session after lawyers acting on their behalf argued they had been “discriminated” against as a result of “unlawful” legislation after rents were initially frozen in September 2022, before a 3% cap was introduced.

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