Housing Justice aims to support people with a spare room in London, who want to earn an extra income, to accommodate newly granted refugee’s at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping for a six month lodgings placement.

During the six-month placement, Housing Justice will support Resident Landlords and Refugee Lodgers. The placements aims to give newly granted refugees, who are at heightened risk of homelessness, a period of safety and stability to then transition into private renting or another durable accommodation option.

Housing Justice will help you to open your home and welcome someone in a safe and supported way.

Register your interest here.

BENEFITS TO RESIDENT LANDLORDS

Rental income helps with cost of living. Resident Landlords can earn up to £7500 per year tax free

A meaningful way to help newly granted refugees by providing safety and stability during a 6 month rental period

Resident landlords are part of the solution to reduce rough sleeping and make a difference to the housing crisis

Chance to bring people from different cultures together, offering an opportunity for friendship, learning and sharing experiences

 

 

How to Become a Resident Landlord

  • Register your interest here
  • A member of the Housing Justice team will contact you for an initial chat
  • Complete our Application Form, providing two references
  • Home Assessment and Interview
  • DBS Check for all adult members of your household
  • Access to a Placement Support Budget to help you prepare the room
  • Refugee Lodgings Induction Programme
  • The typical timeframe for welcoming your first lodger is between 6–8 weeks from registration

 

We work according to your availability so please don’t hesitate to register your interest, even if you are not available to welcome someone right now.

Download a list of FAQs

EARN RENTAL INCOME

RENT A ROOM TO A REFUGEE

Under the government’s Rent a Room Scheme you can earn up to £7,500 a year tax free by taking in a lodger – and as long as you don’t earn more than this, there’s no need to declare it.

We welcome Resident Landlords from a diverse range of backgrounds, and encourage homeowners, council tenants and private rented tenants to register. For tenants you’ll need your landlord’s permission and for homeowners and council tenants, you’ll have to let your mortgage lender or local authority know first, as well as your insurance provider.

If you claim any benefits these may be affected if you take in a lodger. Citizens Advice have some helpful guidance around this.