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Illegal immigrant check threat to landlords
MPs have been discussing the controversial Immigration Bill which aims to limit the grounds on which immigrants can appeal to stay in the UK.
There are a number of facets to the Bill but within it lies one which could have huge implications for the private rented sector.
Under the proposed legislation private sector landlords will face penalties – in the form of fines – if they rent premises to illegal migrants.
But how would this work in practice in terms of making the checks required and what might be the implications for letting agents?
