Edinburgh South Tenants' Survey
South Edinburgh is a unique area because of the high levels of rental properties. This survey has been designed for tenants of rented properties to reflect the high levels of rented property in this area. With house prices rocketing, and renting therefore on the increase, it is only fair that tenants get treated fairly. We are eager to hear the concerns of residents. Mike Pringle MSP and the Lib Dem team welcome all input at all times, so please feel free to return this survey even if you don’t rent.
Thank you very much for taking the time to complete our survey. It will not take a long time to complete it.
1. What matters most
Which ONE of these issues is of the highest priority to you?
Check any that apply
Cutting crime
The environment
Protecting civil liberties
Better facilities for young people
2. Student Finance
The SNP Government has dropped its pledge to pay off student debt. Do you think they were right in doing so?
Yes
No
No answer
If you are a student or a graduate, are you concerned about debt accumulated during your studies?
Yes
No
No answer
3. Cost of Living in Edinburgh
If you live in Edinburgh and you rent your accommodation, do you feel rental prices are...
Check any that apply
Too high
Fair
Too low
Do you receive a good service from your landlord or letting agency?
Yes
No
No answer
Have you had any specific problems with your landlord or letting agency?
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A common problem tenants face is of deposits being withheld at the end of their lease. Do you feel that your landlord or letting agency have ever unfairly withheld all or part of your deposit?
Yes
No
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The Liberal Democrats are proposing a National Rent Deposit Scheme. This would help tenants whose deposit is wrongly withheld, but also protect landlords who face a fight to keep a deposit to pay for damages. Do you agree with Lib Dem proposals ?
Yes
No
4. Crime & Anti-Social Behaviour
Have you been a victim of crime in the past year?
Yes
No
No answer
Do you feel more or less at risk than a year ago?
Check any that apply
More at risk
Same
Less at risk
The estimated cost of Labour’s ID card scheme is currently £5.5 billion. The Lib Dem would rather see this money spent on additional police officers. Which would you rather see?
Check any that apply
ID Card Scheme
More police
The SNP Government believes raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21 will tackle anti-social behaviour. Lib Dems believe this penalises everyone for the actions of a small minority. Do you feel raising the drinking age would tackle anti-social behaviour?
Yes
No
No answer
5. Environmental Issues
How important are green issues to you?
Check any that apply
Very Important
Quite important
Not very important
Not at all
Many people are increasingly concerned about plastic waste. Mike Pringle is proposing a plastic bag levy of 10p on each bag. Do you agree with this?
Yes
No
No answer
Do you think that the Labour government in London or the European Union should do more to tackle excess packaging on supermarket produce?
Yes
No
No answer
6. Voting and Elections
Who would you vote for if there were a General Election tomorrow?
Check any that apply
Lib Dems
Labour
Tory
SNP
Green
Other
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