From the 1 February 2016, all lettings agents and landlords must perform document checks to establish that a tenant can legally rent a residential property in the UK inline with the Immigration Act 2014.
Confirming the immigration status of prospective tenants and their right to reside in the UK must be completed within 28 days before the start of a new tenancy.
The three steps to make a right to rent check are as follows:
A copy of the The Governments How to rent Guide must be provided to all tenants prior to them taking occupation of a rental property in the UK. The guide serves as a checklist to guide tenants through every step of the letting process. The latest version of the How to rent guide was issued by Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) on 1 February 2016.
If the document is not served correctly you will not be able to serve a valid Section 21 notice in England.
Paul Simon Estate Agents are a member of the Client Money Protection Scheme and the Property Redress Scheme.
