Guidance: Right to rent immigration checks: landlords' code of practice

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Landlords must carry out the prescribed checks set out in the Landlords guide to right to rent checks.

  • what documents individuals can show you as evidence of their right to rent
  • when and how to request a right to rent check from the Home Office
  • how to avoid unlawful discrimination when conducting immigration right to rent checks
  • Landlords of properties throughout England should check that someone has the right to rent before letting them a property.

    A collection of guidance is also available to help landlords, homeowners and letting agents carry out correct right to rent checks and avoid civil penalties.

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