Right to Rent Laws

Very important information with regards to the “Right to Rent Law” as failure to supply us with the correct identification, and if applicable, visas and share codes will mean you are unable to sign a tenancy and move into the property!

All tenancy applicants, including occupants over the age of 18, must provide us with original copies of their passport or identity cards, and if applicable, Visas and share codes. We will need to see and take copies of the original documents from the proposed tenant(s), and or, occupant(s) within our offices and with the tenant(s) or occupant(s) present. If you do not have a passport or identity card then other forms of identification may be acceptable, but you will have to confirm this with our agency beforehand.

If copies of the identification and visas are taken 28 days before the proposed commencement of the tenancy agreement, then copies will need to be retaken again prior to the tenancy commencement date.

If you are a citizen of the following countries, then you will not be required to supply us with a copy of a visa. Any citizens of any other countries not listed will have to supply us with a copy of current visa or share code giving permission to reside in the UK. Further copies of the visa or share code and identification may be required after 12 months from the tenancy commencing.

 British Citizens & Irish Nationals

Do you need to Prove your right to rent in England?

You will need to provide a Share Code for each tenant applying to rent from the Government Website if you are applicable to the following:

·         have a biometric residence card or permit

·         have settled or pre-settled status

·         applied for a visa and used the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app to scan your identity document on your phone

To use this service on the Government Website each tenant will need their date of birth and details of one of the following:

·         your biometric residence permit

·         your biometric residence card

·         your passport or national identity card

Share details of your right to rent in England, including how long you can rent for by checking using the www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-rent