Volunteers taking in Ukrainian refugees will be offered free home improvements if they fail a new safety inspection.
An army of council housing officers are being sent out to check if houses have interlinked smoke alarms, heat detectors and even thermal insulation before it is passed fit for a family fleeing war.
The Scottish Government guidance has also told volunteers they will be expected to provide homes for a minimum of six months which will see them paid £350 every month as a “thank you”.
