Question reference: S5W-31656
- Asked by: Andy Wightman, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: 8 September 2020
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Current status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 16 September 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of how many applications to the Private Rent Sector Landlord COVID-19 Loan Scheme have cited (a) tenants facing difficulty in paying rent and (b) inability to find a new tenant as a reason for loss of rental income.
Answer
As of 28 August there were 28 applications for properties that were occupied (tenants facing difficulty paying rent); 57 applications for void properties (inability to find a new tenant due to the impact of covid) and 2 applications where the rental property was occupied for part of the month (and subsequently void) .