Understanding the Right to Rent in England
Learn about the Right to Rent policy in England, established under the Immigration Act 2014, its exemptions, documentation requirements, and what landlords must do to comply. This guide covers who is included, who is exempt, and the consequences of non-compliance.
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What is the right to rent? Immigration Act 2014 Piloted in West Midlands Rolled out in England 1stFebruary 2016 All new Tenancies Licences Lodgings If provided for money or money s worth
Not included Existing lettings Same landlord, tenant and premises Housing provided free But people staying with paying tenants may be covered Holiday lets Unless more than 3 months
Exemptions Social housing via allocations / homeless services/local authority transfers etc Other local authority duties e.g. social services Home Office accommodation Care homes, hospitals, hospices Hostels and refuges Mobile homes Tied accommodation Student halls of residence or nominations
What right to rent? All adults occupying (proof of age if needed) Exempted British and EEA citizens BUT need proof Unlimited right to rent Indefinite leave or permanent right to reside List A Group 1: single documents e.g.passport, ID card Group 2: two documents
What right to rent? Time limited right to rent Limited leave to remain Non EEA citizens with right to reside Family members Zambrano parents/carers List B Passport +endorsement Biometric residence permit Residence card Immigration status document
What right to rent? Permission to rent Given by Home Office on request by landlord or agent Definitely includes VOT on HO CID Asylum applicants (?) Bail Returnees Who else? How to get it?
What happens? Landlord must check in presence of all adult occupants Not allow occupation before check Take and keep copies Check again for time limited and permission to rent Fine if not compliant
What about NACCOM? Even free accommodation may trigger enquiries Rented accommodation covered by right to rent Projects may rent accommodation from other landlords who may be concerned Tenants who host may be covered Projects that pay rent for users are covered Move on Discrimination Need for documentation
Effects on users May be accused of evading right to rent May find friends and family reluctant to accommodate Move on complicated by need for documentation discrimination
NACCOM members Review processes and documentation Make sure everyone understands right to rent and implications Liaise with Home Office about Free accommodation permission to rent documentation Consider how to challenge discrimination
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