Brexit uncertainty could lead to UK landlords refusing to let properties to EU citizens because of confusion over the settled status issue , according to the British Landlords Association ( RLA ) . Landlords face fines of up to £ 5,000 ( $ 500 ) for each adult tenant found to be an illegal immigrant , under right - to - rent rules . EU citizens currently have the right to remain in the UK until December 2019 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 acting 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 the Residential Landlords Association (RLA). Landlords face fines of up to £5,000 ($6,523) for each adult tenant found to be an illegal immigrant, under right-to-rent rules. EU citizens currently have the right to remain in the UK until December 2020 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.