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18 Dec Immigration right to rent checks

Posted on December 18, 2014 in Other Visas by
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In line with recent changes to the Immigration Rules, from 1 December 2014, landlords, homeowners and letting agents are also required to carry out the necessary right to rent checks to ensure that tenants, who are migrants, have the right to remain in the UK. This also includes landlords, who take in lodgers or sub-let property.

At present, rent checks only apply to:

– landlords, homeowners and letting agents in Birmingham, Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley and Wolverhampton;

– all adults aged 18 and over living in the property;

– new tenancy agreements starting on or after 1 December 2014.

To comply with the requirement, the landlords need to check evidence of their prospective tenants’ identity and citizenship, such as current passport and a biometric card. If the tenant were not to be able to provide the required evidence, a landlord would be entitled to report to the Home Office. If someone does not have the right to rent, he/she will be fined up to £3000.00.

The content of this article is for general use and information only. Since each case should be prepared on its own merit and in light of the constant amendments to the Immigration Rules, it is important to note that the information provided must not be relied upon unless Migra & Co has either given written consent or has been officially engaged in relation to a specific immigration matter. As a result, Migra & Co will take no responsibility for any damage, cost or loss resulting from relying on the information contained in this article, blog and website.