Tenants urged to have say on rent rise

days later.

The court was told on Wednesday that Mahmood, who now lives in the Bury area, still maintained his innocence, claiming it was a case of “mistaken identity.”

But imposing the community payback order on Wednesday afternoon, Sheriff Lindsay Foulis told him: “When the jury came back with their unanimous guilty verdicts, it didn’t surprise me in the slightest in the light of the evidence I heard.

“You appear before me as a first offender and, accordingly have the protection that that gives you.

“In the circumstances, I am

Council tenants could soon be faced with a rent increase of up to 4.5 per cent.

Perth and Kinross Council has opened up a consultation on rent level options for 2020/21, and is encouraging as many tenants as possible to have their say.

Tenants will be able to chose one of three options for next year’s rent.

This includes increasing the rent by 3.5 per cent, increasing the rent by four per cent, or increasing the rent by 4.5 per cent.

A spokesperson for the local authority said: “Each year the council reviews the rent levels satisfied that having regard to the nature of the offence - and the lack of record - that I can deal with matters by way of a direct alternative.”

A solicitor for the accused said he and his family had moved south of the border to be near his wife’s mother, who has health issues.

His wife also “struggles to walk,” according to the lawyer, and the court was told previously that Mahmood was the “main carer” for her.

Mahmood was convicted by a jury in April of intentionally exposing himself to three teenage girls - two aged 13 and a 15-year-old - near Perth Academy. we charge to tenants for the housing services we provide.

“These annual reviews are necessary to ensure that we continue to meet our duties to you as a landlord and maintain high levels of service delivery.

“Any increase in rent is required to cover additional costs such as inflation, price increases for stock and supplies and to ensure we have enough money to maintain our properties.

“The rent increase is one of the most important decisions that we take each year and because this decision affects all 7636 tenants it’s very important

He had denied that on March 22, 2018, at Viewlands Road, Perth, he engaged in sexual activity in the presence of two 13-year-old schoolgirls.

The court was told that he called them over to ask for directions but they saw him carrying out a sex act on himself as he sat in a black BMW.

His sleazy behaviour continued when he exposed himself to another teenage schoolgirl just five days later - on March 27.

That incident took place in Viewlands Road West, Perth, when he intentionally exposed his genitals to a 15-year-old. that you have an opportunity to have your say.”

They added: “These rent level options are based on what you, our tenants, have told us are your priorities for investment in your housing services.

“In spring 2019 we carried out the ‘your rent, your say, your priorities’ survey to ask how you wanted your rent money spent.”

Those interested in taking part can do so online at consult.pkc.gov.uk/housing-environment/ rent-level-options-2020-21/ or contact the locality housing office on 01738 47600 and choosing option two, or email HousingInfo@pkc.gov.uk

The consultation closes on Friday, December 13.