Government plans to cut millions spent every day on hotels for illegal immigrants will see landlords exempt from adhering to basic housing requirements.
The temporary move—expected to be passed almost immediately by Parliament—will mean landlords will no longer legally need to stick to stringent housing regulations, including those on safety.
The changes will allow landlords to house illegal immigrants for two years without getting the property recognised as a house in multiple occupation (HMO).
The exemptions would include regulations governing electrical safety and minimum room sizes in such accommodations.
The statutory instrument, which will bypass the normal Lords consultation process, has been described as “appalling” by refugee representatives who said it will allow “rogue landlords” to house vulnerable men, women, and children….