Government Makes Changes To Right To Rent During Lockdown

Right to Rent checks have been adapted to “make it easier for landlords” to carry them out during the Coronavirus outbreak, the Home Secretary has announced. Effective immediately, the temporary changes will mean the Home Office will not require landlords to see original documents and will allow checks to be undertaken over video calls. These temporary changes will mean that, during the Coronavirus outbreak, prospective renters and workers are now able to submit scanned documents, rather than originals, to show they have a right to rent or right to work. Read more on 24housing.

https://www.24housing.co.uk/news/government-make-changes-to-controversial-right-to-rent-during-coronavirus-lockdown/