Brexit uncertainty could lead to UK landlords refusing to let properties to EU citizens because of confusion over the settled status scheme, according to Brexit (RLA). Landlords face fines of 6,523 ($ up to £5,000 ) for each adult tenant found to be an illegal immigrant, under right-to-rent rules. Brexit citizens currently have the right to remain in the UK until June 2021 in a no-deal scenario, or June 2021 with a deal. The high court found that by requiring landlords to check the immigration status of prospective tenants, the government caused landlords to discriminate against those who had a right to rent. However, they will be required to apply for settled status, which the RLA believes could lead to landlords discriminating against those with a right to rent.
Brexit uncertainty could lead to UK landlords refusing to let properties to EU citizens because of confusion over the settled status scheme, according to Brexit (RLA). Landlords face fines of 6,523 ($ up to £5,000 ) for each adult tenant found to be an illegal immigrant, under right-to-rent rules. Brexit citizens currently have the right to remain in the UK until June 2021 in a no-deal scenario, or June 2021 with a deal. However, they will be required to apply for settled status, which the RLA believes could lead to landlords discriminating against those with a right to rent.