If approved, landlords will be able to increase rents by up to 3% having previously had them frozen.
Tenants' rights minister Patrick Harvie announced the move - which will be subject to parliamentary approval - pledging to amend an emergency bill.
The rent cap for student accommodation will also be suspended and unlawful evictions will still lead to damages equivalent to 36 months' worth of rent. "With many households still struggling with bills, it is clear that these protections are still needed to give tenants greater confidence about their housing costs and the security of a stable home.
"We will continue to carefully monitor the impacts of this legislation, working with tenants and landlords to protect them from this costs crisis."The Scottish Property Federation cautiously welcomed the announcement, with director David Melhuish saying that allowing rents to rise by up to 3% from April would "give some confidence to key investors looking to build new homes for rent in Scotland".
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