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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.
The Home Office has made changes to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) designed to simplify the Right to Rent and similar checks for pre-settled status holders. Letting agents and landlords will only need to carry out a check at the beginning of a tenancy.
Coming into force on 22 January 2024 to coincide with higher maximum fines for non-compliance under the Immigration Act 2014 (Residential Accommodation) (Maximum Penalty) Order 2023, the revised code of practice is the sixth update and will replace the previous version from March 2022.