UK ‘RIGHT TO RENT’ CRACKDOWN: HOME OFFICE EMPOWERS LANDLORDS TO EVICT MIGRANTS AFTER ASYLUM DENIALS; REPEAT OFFENDERS FACE 5 YEARS

UK ministers proposed nationwide ‘right to rent’ rules requiring landlords to check immigration status and evict tenants who lose the right to remain, in some cases without a court order. The Home Office would issue notices after failed asylum claims, with repeat non‑compliance by landlords punishable by up to five years in prison. Critics warn of document discrimination, wrongful denials to citizens, and Human Rights Act Article 8 challenges, especially affecting families with children. The move expands a West Midlands pilot amid pressure over Channel crossings.