The Next Migrant Hosuing Scandal Labour's plan to 'scatter' illegals into private housing - and how to STOP IT!

 

HMOs - The Next Migrant Hosuing Scandal Labour's plan to 'scatter' illegals into private housing - and how to STOP IT! NICK GRIFFIN SEP 9 Join Nick on X also  As protests continue against housing unvetted migrants in hotel luxury, the Starmer regime is promising one thing - which would be a slight improvement - and planning another - which will be even worse. They are promising to house Boat People in disused army barracks. Seeing thse illegal gate-crashers living in the same low-grade accommodation provided to young British soldiers would be less insulting to taxpayers than putting them in hotels. Plus, most such barracks are well away from significant urban centres, so the problems caused by these people in towns like Epping would be reduced, if only thanks to a lack of potential victims for the crimes to which they are disproportionately prone. But don’t get your hopes up. Most disued barracks are in such a poor state (as they were when squaddies lived in them) that the moment any migrants were put in them, there would b a queue of ambulance-chasing leftist legal parasites turning up to help them sue. Since Starmer is a civil rights lawyer, with no intention of leaving the ECHR, this plan isn’t going to fly. As was intended from the very start, it’s a desperate slogan to placate the masses, not a serious policy. Starmer’s Real Plan No. What is going to be done to try to get the illegals out of hotels, often on the wedges of our towns, is to put them into privately owned houses - right in the heart of our communities. Far more of our communities than have ever endured such “enrichment” before. They call them Houses of Multiple Occupany - HMOs - which simply means ordinary homes, just like yours, with a tax-funded tenant living in each bedroom and sharing the facilities with others just like him. And, believe me, it will be males. Unvetted males. Often of military age. Invariably of potential sex pest age. Ypou know exactly what could go wrong! How are decent people to react? Does this wicked and thoroughly dangerous policy really leave angry and worrid fathers and older brothers no choice but to do what Lucy Connolly said wouldn’t bother her? Fortunately not! Because there follows a detailed document setting out eaxatly how people facing the threat of Boat Invaders being billetted in HMOs in their community can use the housing laws to stop it: If done correctly, what I set out for you here can deliver real justice and place the British resistance on the high moral ground. However: everything must be done lawfully to hold up in court. People must follow the letter of the law, at all times. First, here are where you’ll find the rules about HMOs, and notes as to the most promising lines of legal resistance:: 2004 Housing Act (HHSRS) HMO licensing provisions 2024 Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act, including weapons, threats, violence, and serious nuisance Closure notices and closure orders Factors leading to closure Comprehensive Strategy: Closing HMOs in the UK 1. Identify the HMO and Gather Evidence Confirm whether the property is licensed (mandatory for large HMOs) or operating illegally. Collect evidence of issues: Fire hazards, faulty electrics, unsafe gas installations Damp, mould, poor sanitation, inadequate heating or ventilation Structural risks (loose stairs, unsafe floors) Overcrowding or insufficient amenities Noise, harassment, threats, weapons, or other anti-social behaviour Evidence types: Photos, videos, inspection reports Tenant statements Neighbour complaints Historical records of complaints or council notices 2. Legal Framework a) Housing Act 2004 Introduced Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing. Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS): Evaluates 29 hazards including damp, mould, fire, overcrowding, poor hygiene, and electrical/gas hazards. Category 1 hazards require mandatory action by the local authority: Improvement notices Prohibition orders Emergency remedial action Authorities can prosecute landlords who fail to maintain HMO properties to HHSRS standards. b) Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2024 – Expanded for HMO Closure The 2024 Act empowers councils and police to close premises causing harm, danger, or serious nuisance. 1. Closure Notice Temporary, immediate action (up to 48 hours, extendable in emergencies). Issued without a court order if urgent risk exists to: Health or safety of occupants or the public Immediate threat of criminal activity Triggers include: Weapons on premises Threats or acts of violence Drug dealing or production Persistent harassment or intimidation of neighbours Serious fire, electrical, or structural hazards Purpose: Prevent imminent harm while authorities investigate. 2. Closure Order Court-authorised, longer-term closure (usually 3 months initially, extendable). Issued when evidence shows the property is associated with: Persistent or serious anti-social behaviour Criminal activity (drugs, weapons, assaults, robbery, other violent acts) Risk to health or safety of tenants, neighbours, or the public Repeated breaches of HMO licensing or HHSRS standards Police and council powers under the order: Lock premises and prevent entry Evict occupants temporarily if necessary Monitor compliance and enforce penalties for breach 3. Evidence Requirements for Orders Authorities consider: Witness statements (neighbours, tenants) Police reports of violence, threats, or weapons possession Recorded anti-social behaviour or criminal activity Historical complaints and failed landlord interventions HHSRS hazards contributing to risk. 4. Key Points Closure Notices are for urgent, immediate risk; Closure Orders are for sustained risk or criminal/anti-social behaviour patterns. Weapons, threats, or acts of violence are primary triggers for closure, even if other housing hazards exist. Landlords failing to address risks may face prosecution or long-term licence revocation. Tenants may be temporarily rehoused during closure- BUT NOT ILLEGALS, THEY CANNOT CLAIME HOMELESSNESS. This means that the primary HMO middleman provider, the public-private rip-off giant Serco, woould b brought to their knees if this resistance spreads nationwide, as responsibility for housing the illegals would fall on them, not the taxpayers. 3. Reporting Process Environmental Health / Housing Enforcement: Investigates HMO conditions, HHSRS hazards, and licensing compliance. Police: Investigates anti-social behaviour or criminal activity linked to the property. Reports should include: Evidence of hazards, breaches, or criminal activity Tenant or neighbour complaints Historical pattern of non-compliance 4. Factors Leading to a Closure Notice or Order Authorities assess: Serious risk to health or safety: Fire, electrical, structural hazards Overcrowding, damp, mould Unsafe amenities or hygiene issues Repeated or severe anti-social behaviour: Noise, harassment, intimidation, grooming, attempting sex with a child under 16 yrs Criminal activity (weapons, threats, violence, drug dealing) Breach of HMO licensing or HHSRS standards History of complaints unaddressed by landlord Immediate danger requiring urgent intervention. 5. Enforcement Pathway Step Action Responsible Authority 1 Inspection of property Council / Environmental Health 2 Issue Closure Notice if immediate danger exists Council / Police 3 Apply for Closure Order in court Council / Police 4 Court authorises order, property locked if necessary Police / Court 5 Follow-up inspection to ensure compliance Council 6 Landlord prosecuted if breaches continue Council / Court Landlord can face fines, imprisonment, or licence revocation. Tenants may be temporarily rehoused- BUT NOT ILLEGALS, SERCO HAS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEM. 6. Supporting Actions Documentation: Keep all evidence, correspondence, complaints, and inspection reports. Community engagement: Encourage neighbours and tenants to report ongoing issues. Public pressure: Contact local councillors or media if authorities fail to act. Legal escalation: Formal complaints or civil action if council/police fail to enforce. 7. Key Notes Integration of Acts: HHSRS (2004) identifies hazards; ASB 2024 Act provides immediate closure powers for serious anti-social or criminal activity. Proactive approach: Collect evidence early, report promptly, and follow up with authorities. Holistic enforcement: Combines housing standards, public safety, and anti-social behaviour control. The sting: Serco Leased Properties and Tax Compliance Background Serco leases private properties for asylum seeker accommodation under five-year government contracts. Reports indicate landlords are receiving approximately 20% above market rent. These arrangements are largely opaque, and it is unclear whether tax authorities are fully notified. Key Issues Potential Windfall for Landlords Standard market rent is exceeded by a government premium. Raises questions about fairness and public accountability: public funds are paying above-market rates. Tax Compliance Uncertainty Rental income is subject to UK income tax. Landlords are legally responsible for self-reporting income. Serco typically pays landlords but does not automatically deduct tax or notify HMRC directly. Lack of direct reporting may lead to under-declared rental income . FINAL NOTES Serco should be legally compelled to inform HMRC of all the landlords involved, in order to protct the public purse. This is something the left - including Labour figures who want to give the impression they are on the side of the public - should pick up and run with. The key role of councils in the process of opposing HMOs puts Reform councils and MPs in the perfect position to show that they are on the side of their constituents, and are willing to fight to defend their communities. Even where Reform councils are in the minority, they can lead such actions and highlight them in council chambers, making themselves popular heroes in the process. If Reformm fail in this, then the good news is that the procedure set out above can be followed by ANYBODY. You only have to be prepared to stand up for your families and community, to read and follow the rules, and to document and push every step of the way. I’ve given you the tools, now get on with the job! Nick Griffin Beyond the Pale is free today. But if you enjoyed this post, you can tell Nick Griffin Beyond the Pale that their writing is valuable by pledging a future subscription. You won't be charged unless they enable payments. Pledge your support   SHARE