Right to Rent: Why You Should Check Before the Tenancy Agreement Is Signed

Originally published at: https://devopenrent.wpengine.com/right-to-rent-why-you-should-check-before-the-tenancy-agreement-is-signed/

Since February 2016, landlords have a new job. As well as being a landlord, you are also an immigration officer for the government! The Immigration Act 2014 imposes on all landlords in England (including lodger landlords) the obligation to find out whether the proposed occupants have a ‘right to rent’ property in the UK. The…