Group of tenants & local activists investigating criminal landlord Mark Fortune, supporting tenants/neighbours and pushing for more action from council & police
A brave tenant filmed Mark Fortune showing his true colours. The first video of it's kind ๐ท
BBC and Ferret are covering the incident and more on MF.
https://t.co/0SXLNV4oO9
https://t.co/6wyKB4DjrV
At last!! We have been informed of 90+ charges made. Well done to Police Scotland Edinburgh for taking unprecedented action.
A big salute to the masses of tenants/public who have been seeking justice through action. Just a few more steps now ๐ฏ๐
https://t.co/BwuaE7b7GX
Tenants, please do not believe any letters which are being circulated with the logo of ourselves, Shelter or Living Rent. Mark Fortune is trying to breed fear among tenants as he knows that his days as landlord are limited now!
We did NOT send this letter, if you have recieved it please email us at [email protected]
Our logo is on the bottom of this too, its is not in current brand colours and was cropped from our website.
We did NOT send this letter, if you have recieved it please email us at [email protected]
Our logo is on the bottom of this too, its is not in current brand colours and was cropped from our website.
BIG NEWS: MF was arrested in relation to Jason's video. Two counts of harassment and forced eviction. It is very encouraging to see tenants rights being taken seriously by higher authorities now!!
https://t.co/fbD6s3kHQf
This is a highly sensitive matter but needs to be addressed due to misinformation being spread.
Higher action is being taken against MF. Three of his properties were successfully listed and sold on 14.12.23 with actions still pending. Two more properties are also on sale atm ๐
These developments could affect ALL TENANTS so reach out ASAP if you are his tenanat. We will guide you on how to best manage this difficult situation!!
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I urgently request that this ad and user be deleted as this user is barred from renting his properties due to significant malpractices. Uses a false identity for ads. Defrauds individuals out of deposits. Physically threatens tenants.
see below
https://t.co/5FQG05t3j4
We need your help!! Mark Fortune has produced multiple room ads for a flat that he may no longer own. There is a real risk of people being defrauded here!!
To act against this threat of fraud, please report these two ads using our template (shared) and spreading the word to people looking for accommodation atm
As of today, he can no longer use this loophole as intended. If MF has not applied for a regulatory license by today, then he is in breach of the law and liable to further court action. More updates to come soon ๐๐
The clock is ticking here for Mark Fortune's operations โฐ๐ฃโฐ๏ธ
A legal loophole that he has been long exploiting has now officially closed. Having been struck off the 'landlord registry' (2013) MF continued operating his flats under the guise of short-term holiday lets
The momentum continues to build. We want to see an end to illegally kept deposits for MF and so do @shelterscotland & @LivingRent_Edi ๐ค
Msg us if you are an MF ex-tenant who wishes to pursue their deposit return. We have legal support available โ ๏ธ
https://t.co/jJq6Ho6dnI
A long-awaited, historic legal victory for an Ex-tenant of Mark Fortune's! The law has spoken: your deposit belongs to you๐
Well done to the ex-tenant & legal member for their efforts. Thank you for paving the way for other ex-tenants wishing to reclaim their deposit too โ๏ธ๐ต
https://t.co/BQVOYgdIUa
Another very informative article by The Ferret, who collaborated with BBC News on a joint release around Mark Fortunes operations back in 2021
A big win for tenants and neighbour's of Mark Fortune flats. Delighted to see this story being covered by various media outlets โ๏ธ https://t.co/mtS8AHd8v5