Legal & Regulations
Right to Rent
Landlord obligation to check tenant immigration status
Full Definition
Right to Rent requires landlords in England to verify prospective tenants have legal right to reside in the UK. Original documents must be checked before tenancy starts and follow-up checks for time-limited permissions. Landlords face civil penalties up to £20,000 per tenant for non-compliance.
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