3rd
Mar 2022
An industry association is asking for government clarity on how landlords can help house Ukraine refugees fleeing their country following Russia’s invasion.
Home Secretary Priti Patel has just announced that the UK’s doors are open to 100,000 potential Ukrainian refugees.
She says any British nationals families or those who have been granted a settled status and are able to successfully pass security checks, without the necessary eligibility requirements, will be able to live in the UK for 12 months.
The usual requirements for any language or salary checks will be dispensed with for the time being in Ukrainian cases, but they will still have to pass biometric and security checks.
But the industry association wants the government to issue clear and precise guidance for PRS landlords.
The association’s spokesperson says: “The scenes unfolding in Ukraine have been shocking. It is right that the UK provides all the support needed to those fleeing the conflict.
“We urge all private landlords to consider what accommodation they might have available to house those who want to come here.
“To assist with this, it is vital that the government swiftly provides details as to how landlords can easily register properties that might be suitable for those who need homes.”
Neither Home Office officials or Priti Patel have issued any guidance to landlords on
how the Right To Rent policies will be applied to Ukrainian refugees hoping to find suitable private rental homes in England.
Richard Merrick of PIMS, says:” There is so much media coverage damning the Russian invasion, PIMS and our members are shocked by the ongoing atrocities and there is nothing more that we can add that hasn’t already been written or said.
“Some of our members have told us that they would like to help Ukrainians, however the government has as of yet failed in supplying the necessary guidance that is clear, concise and will also ‘protect’ landlords.”
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