Extension Of The Right To Rent Scheme – Parliamentary Written Statement

James Brokenshire - Home Office: I am announcing the roll out of the second phase of the measures relating to the private rented sector as prescribed by sections 20-37 of the Immigration Act 2014, otherwise known as the Right to Rent scheme. Where these provisions apply, landlords are prohibited from renting accommodation to people who are disqualified from a right to rent by virtue of their immigration status. The provisions will come into force across the whole of England as of 1 February 2016. Read more on the Parliament website.