Landlords will need to check the immigration status of
any new tenants moving into properties from next February or face a £3,000
fine, the government has announced. These 'right to rent' rules are set to be
introduced for all new tenancy agreements from 1 February 2016 in England. As
well as traditional landlords, individuals who sub-let, and homeowners who take
in lodgers, must also check the right of prospective tenants to reside in the
country. Landlords will need to check
and retain copies of certain documents that show a potential tenant has the
right to live in the UK. These include:
·
UK passport
·
EEA passport or identity card
·
Permanent residence card or travel document
showing indefinite leave to remain
·
Home Office immigration status document
·
Certificate of registration or naturalisation as
a British citizen.
Read more on the Daily Mail website.
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