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A draft Code of Practice for avoiding unlawful discrimination is intended to help landlords and agents in England comply with the Right to Rent Scheme while meeting their duties under equality law. Discrimination has no place in the private rented sector, and Propertymark strongly advocates for clear guidance that helps agents to apply checks fairly, without bias or assumptions, while still meeting the legal requirements of the scheme. To achieve this, the current draft Code must be made easier for agents to use in day-to-day lettings practice.
The Home Office has published a draft Code designed to give clearer guidance to landlords and letting agents on complying with the Right to Rent Scheme rules without breaching equality law. Checks on prospective tenants’ right to live in the UK have been part of the lettings process since 2016 and form part of wider government policy to prevent illegal immigration.
The Home Office has updated Right to Rent guidance for landlords, letting agents, and homeowners on conducting checks for privately rented properties. Non-compliance with right-to-rent obligations can lead to substantial fines or penalties.
Providing clarity on document verification processes and necessary steps required to remain compliant with immigration laws are included in the updates which became effective on 12 February 2025, plus, landlords and letting agents' responsibilities in conducting right-to-rent checks for privately rented accommodation.