Following Britain leaving the EU at the beginning of 2021, there are now new rules throughout England for Right to Rent Checks.
These new rules came into effect from July 1st 2021, and mean that EU, EEA and Swiss nationals will now be subject to the same Right to Rent checks as other nationals.
These changes mean that you must prove your Right to Rent via the Governments online checking service, or by showing a physical immigration document. These documents must also be shown in person before you can rent.
See below for more information based on your immigration status.
British/ Irish –
Right to Rent Checks are required when setting up a new tenancy. These do not need to be rechecked, so long as they show permanent status.
Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) or indefinite leave to remain –
Right to Rent Checks are required when setting up a new tenancy. These do not need to be rechecked, so long as they show permanent status.
Pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) –
Right to Rent checks are required when setting up a new tenancy. These must be rechecked 5 years after pre-settled status was granted or 12 months after the most recent Right to Rent check. Whichever is later.
From EU, EEA or Switzerland and unable to apply for settlement under the EU Settlement Scheme –
Right to Rent checks are required when setting up a new tenancy. These must be rechecked when the visa time limit expires, or after 12 months after the most recent Right to Rent check. Whichever is later.
Currently on a time-limited visa such as a visit visa, work visa, study visa or given definite leave to remain –
Right to Rent checks are required when setting up a new tenancy. These must be rechecked when the visa time limit expires, or after 12 months after the most recent Right to Rent check. Whichever is later.