What is Right to Rent?

The Right to Rent legislation requires landlords to verify the immigration status of their tenants. This page explains what it means for students and how it may affect you.

Overview of Right to Rent

The Right to Rent legislation was introduced by the government in February 2016. The Home Office has produced a document to give you advice and guidance on the requirements under this legislation.

There is also a user-friendly guide that outlines the specific documents that a landlord may request from students to assess their 'Right to Rent', which can be downloaded from the gov.uk website.

What Does It Mean for Students?

The legislation impacts students as landlords are now required to carry out checks on your identity and immigration status to ensure you have a 'Right to Rent'. Details about these checks are provided in this factsheet.