Right To Rent Guidance Breaks The Law

New guidance from the government on its Right to Rent scheme would see landlords breaking the law if they followed it.  The document says that for nationals from certain countries, planning on staying in the UK for up to six months, landlords will only be required to see their passport and airline ticket as proof that they can rent property. Whilst this guidance has no legal standing, the legally binding Code of Practice agreed by Parliament makes clear that for such nationals landlords must be shown clear evidence from the Home Office that the holder has the right, either permanent, or for a time limited period, to reside in the UK. A simple airline ticket with a passport does not meet this threshold.  Read more on the RLA website.

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