1. The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill 2022 was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 3 October 2022. 1The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill 2022
2. A temporary freeze on rents and a stop on eviction enforcement are being proposed. These will last until April 2023 and may be extended.
3. The provisions build on the commitments given in the September 2022 Programme for Government.2Scottish Government, 6 September 2022, Rent freeze focus of Programme for Government
4. The Government has set out the background to the Bill.3Scottish Government, 3 October 2022, Emergency protections for tenants
5. It has also provided an overview.4Scottish Government, 3 October 2022, Factsheet: An overview of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill 2022
6. Advice and guidance are available.5Scottish Government, 3 October 2022, Advice and guidance on the Cost of living: rent and eviction
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