Flow diagram · England
Right to Rent checks
Checking every adult tenant can legally rent in England — before the tenancy starts.
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LandlordWala · Right to Rent checks · England
Right to Rent checks
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Check every adult
All adults who'll live there as their main home, whether named on the tenancy or not.
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How do they prove it?
UK or Irish passportSee the original with them present, or use a certified digital identity service.Visa or status onlineUse their share code on GOV.UK's online service.No documentsAsk the Home Office Landlord Checking Service. -
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Keep a record
Copies or the online check result, dated, for the tenancy plus a year.
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Time-limited permission
Do a follow-up check before it runs out.
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Penalties
Civil penalties up to £20,000 per occupier for repeat breaches; knowingly letting to someone without the right to rent is a crime.
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Agents can do it
If an agent checks for you, agree it in writing.