That the Parliament understands that the number of Scots living in the private rented sector (PRS) increased from 5% in 1999 to 14% in 2014 and that tenants in the PRS often face unaffordable rent levels, poor living conditions and insecurity; considers this to be unacceptable as everyone has the right to decent, affordable housing; recognises that many European countries have national tenants’ unions that work for better housing; welcomes the news that Scottish tenants have established a union to represent their interests, and congratulates Living Rent, Scotland’s national tenants’ union, on its membership launch.