The move comes as part of wider Government measures to support those tenants suffering financial hardship due to Coronoavirus.
Ministers have also written to the UK Finance and the UK Government urging them to move to a six-month mortgage holiday for all mortgages, including Buy to Let after the banks had agreed a three month mortgage holiday.
In a letter sent to all agents yesterday, 18 March, on the letting agent register, the Scottish Government has asked for everyone's support to ensure tenants who find themselves in financial difficulty due to COVID-19 are made aware of the support available.
Communicating with tenants
Tenants are urged to apply for Statutory Sick Pay and Universal Credit (UC), where eligible, as well as speaking to you as soon as they are in financial difficulty.
WHAT PROPERTYMARK IS DOING
On the back of members' comments, Propertymark is bringing these to the Government’s attention to ensure the sector’s voice is heard. We will inform members and the sector of any further progression.
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