Summary
A millionaire GP, Dr. Faisal Maassarani, is linked to companies that acquired hotels to provide accommodation for asylum seekers in the UK. This led to confusion and distress for some tenants who were asked to vacate their homes for safety reasons, while it was later uncovered that asylum seekers were set to move in. Dr. Maassarani stated he was not involved in the daily operations or tenant communications.
Key Facts
- Dr. Faisal Maassarani's companies acquired hotels to house asylum seekers.
- Over 100 tenants faced eviction threats as buildings were repurposed.
- The evictions were claimed to be due to urgent fire safety issues.
- Asylum seekers were moved into the buildings once tenants left.
- Dr. Maassarani stated he did not manage daily operations or tenant notices.
- In 2022, Maassarani’s company spent £3.5 million on a hotel for asylum seekers.
- HM Home Office planned to pay landlords a fixed monthly amount for housing asylum seekers, though no final agreement was signed.
- Communication to tenants lacked clarity on eviction permanence, leading to tenant distress and objections.
