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Bolton Tightens HMO Rules Amid Asylum Seeker Controversy

9/28/2025

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Local councils in Horwich, Bolton tighten Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) rules as over 700 HMOs house asylum seekers.
Stuart, a resident, says HMOs depress property values and calls for a housing debate.
Reg Parkinson notes landlords favor HMOs for higher income, displacing families.
Louise Calvey of Asylum Matters warns that HMOs could fuel protests and raise hate crimes.

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Local councils in Horwich, Bolton tighten Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) rules as over 700 HMOs house asylum seekers.
Stuart, a resident, says HMOs depress property values and calls for a housing debate.
Reg Parkinson notes landlords favor HMOs for higher income, displacing families.
Louise Calvey of Asylum Matters warns that HMOs could fuel protests and raise hate crimes.