Right to rent checks
Before renting out a room or a property, private landlords and agents are legally required to check the immigration status of:
- the tenant or lodger
- any other adults who will be living there
They don't have to check the status of children under 18, or guests who stay in your home but don't pay rent.
You can find full details of how to carry out right to rent checks on GOV.UK.
The checks only apply to agreements that started on or after 1 February 2016.
