Right to Rent Guide for UK Landlords

In-depth Right to Rent guide for UK landlords: which identity documents to check, possible civil penalties (up to £5,000 per lodger and £10,000 per occupier for a first breach, rising to £10,000 and £20,000 for repeat breaches under the Immigration Act 2014), and when repeat checks are required.

What is a Right to Rent check and who needs one?

Before letting in England you must check that every adult occupier has the right to rent, using original documents with the person present, a Home Office share code, or a certified identity service provider. Civil penalties of up to £5,000 per lodger and £10,000 per occupier for a first breach, rising to £10,000 and £20,000 for repeat breaches apply under the Immigration Act 2014.