Exclusive figures shared with STV News suggests renters are not turning to the Scottish Government’s Rent Adjudication system for help.
Average rents have gone up by 9% – that’s more than £70 a month.
Landlords want the increases to reach almost 20%.
One renter told STV News they’re spending close to 80% of their income on rent.
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