Right to Rent Immigration Checks Guidance
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Right to rent immigration checks are mandatory for landlords and letting agents. Familiarize yourself with the guidance to understand your obligations.
Introduction
Right to rent immigration checks are mandatory for landlords and letting agents in the UK. This guidance will help you understand your obligations and comply with the law.
Landlords and Letting Agents' Obligations
Landlords and letting agents must check the immigration status of tenants before entering into a tenancy agreement. To do this, you must request documents from the tenant that prove their immigration status and keep copies of these documents.
Documents Proving Immigration Status
Tenants must provide one of the following documents:
- A UK passport
- A passport from an EU country or Switzerland
- A biometric residence permit or work permit
- Other documents proving immigration status
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Landlords and letting agents who fail to comply with the law may be fined up to £3000.
What to do next
Source: gov.uk