Funding Boost to Tackle Beds in Sheds

Housing Minister Mark Prisk has pledged to “up the pressure” on criminal landlords who trap vulnerable tenants in so-called ‘beds in sheds’. He gave a funding boost to 4 London boroughs to further support their ongoing efforts to tackle the problem head-on and end this practice.  Beds in sheds are often rented to migrants, including some with no right to be in the UK, at extortionate rates.  Mr Prisk said the funding - nearly £800,000 - will help the 4 London boroughs with the biggest problems of beds in sheds to continue their work over the next year.  Read more on the Gov.uk website.