The Scottish Government has been accused of “demonising” the operators of short-term letted accommodation, with campaigners against new…
CAMPAIGNERS against new regulations have protested outside the Scottish Parliament.
Ministers have said the scheme, which has already been delayed by six months, will ensure short-term let properties are regulated in the same way as other types of accommodation, such as hotels and caravan parks. But she added: “Two things are clear. The Scottish Government is demonising law-abiding people who let their properties for self-catering or welcome guests into a spare bedroom, while at the same time signalling to tourists that they are not welcome.”
Dickins continued: “It appears that this legislation was designed to close 30 party flats in Edinburgh, but the reality is that it risks forcing the closure of two thirds of the sector across Scotland. He added: “If the Scottish Government is serious about sorting the housing crisis, perhaps it should start with building more affordable homes rather than scapegoating ordinary people, who themselves are on the brink.
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