Right to rent immigration checks: landlords' code of practice

Landlords must carry out the prescribed checks set out in the
Landlords guide to right to rent checks
.
The code of practice explains:
if your property is affected
if any exemptions apply
how to carry out a right to rent check
what documents individuals can show you as evidence of their right to rent
when and how to request a right to rent check from the Home Office
how to avoid unlawful discrimination when conducting immigration right to rent checks
how the civil penalty scheme works
Landlords of properties throughout England should check that someone has the right to rent before letting them a property.
Read an overview of
right to rent checks
and the
civil penalties landlords can face
for illegal renting.
Check that a
tenant or lodger can legally rent your residential property
.
If you’re a tenant,
find out how right to rent affects you in our guide to private renting
.
A
collection of guidance
is also available to help landlords, homeowners and letting agents carry out correct right to rent checks and avoid civil penalties.
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