Right to Rent — Understanding Your Obligations
General guidance on Right to Rent for landlords and tenants, and how we help you meet this requirement.
The Basics
What Is Right to Rent?
Right to Rent is a UK government requirement for landlords to check that tenants have the legal right to rent property in England before a tenancy begins. As part of our letting service, we assist with obtaining and verifying the appropriate documentation.
For Landlords
Guidance for Landlords
What the checks involve, the kinds of documents used, and when checks are carried out.
What the Checks Involve
Right to Rent checks involve confirming that a prospective tenant has the legal right to rent property in England, usually by checking original documents or using an approved online checking method.
Types of Documents
Acceptable documents can include a passport, immigration documentation or other approved forms of evidence. The current government guidance sets out which documents are acceptable.
Timing
Checks generally need to be carried out before the start of a tenancy, and in some cases follow-up checks may be required. We assist in coordinating this at the right time.
For Tenants
Guidance for Tenants
What to expect and how to prepare for your Right to Rent check.
What to Expect
As part of your application you'll be asked to demonstrate your right to rent in England. This is a standard requirement and applies to prospective tenants.
Documents to Prepare
It helps to have appropriate identification and any relevant immigration documentation ready. We'll let you know which documents are acceptable for your circumstances.
We'll Guide You
We'll explain what's needed and support you through the check, so the process is as straightforward as possible.
Important: The information on this page is general guidance only and is not legal advice. Right to Rent rules can change, so you should always consult the current official government guidance. For advice on your specific circumstances, please consult a suitably qualified professional. You can find the official guidance on the UK government website at gov.uk.