Under UK law, landlords and letting agents must confirm that all adult tenants have the legal right to rent in England. As your agent, Easiliving is required to carry out identity checks and verify documentation before you can move into a property.
Below is a summary of what’s involved and what documents you’ll need to provide:
Under Section 22 of the Immigration Act 2014, landlords and letting agents must ensure that any adult occupying a rental property in England has the legal ‘right to rent’. This applies to all tenants whose primary residence is in the UK and includes British citizens, EEA or Swiss nationals, or individuals with the appropriate immigration status.
As your letting agent, Easiliving is required to:
- Check your original documents to confirm your right to rent in England
- Verify the documents of any other adults living at the property
- Make and securely store copies of these documents until your tenancy ends
- Return your original documents once the checks are complete
If you are unable to provide the necessary documentation, you will not be eligible to rent a property in the UK.
Right to Rent Documents
