What is the right to rent check in England?
A landlord in England must check that an adult tenant has the right to rent before granting a tenancy. The check is done on documents or on a digital share code, and the landlord keeps a record.
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How it works
The tenant provides evidence of immigration status, and the landlord verifies it and copies it before the tenancy starts. Time-limited status leads to follow-up checks at set intervals.
Commonly mixed up with
The check is about immigration status, not about credit or references, which landlords also run separately.
What is the right to rent check in England?
| Knowledge, London | Legal, visa and entry |
|---|---|
| Short answer | A landlord in England must check that an adult tenant has the right to rent before granting a tenancy. The check is done on documents or on a digital share code, and the landlord keeps a record. |
| How it works | The tenant provides evidence of immigration status, and the landlord verifies it and copies it before the tenancy starts. Time-limited status leads to follow-up checks at set intervals. |
| Commonly mixed up with | The check is about immigration status, not about credit or references, which landlords also run separately. |
| Last reviewed | 2026-08-08 |
Short questions
- Does it apply outside England?
- The scheme applies in England.
- What is a share code?
- A digital code that lets a landlord view your status online.
- Do all adults get checked?
- Every adult occupier is checked.
- What if status is time-limited?
- A follow-up check is required later.
- Where are the rules?
- GOV.UK publishes the right to rent guidance.
Sources
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These pages explain how the rules work and link the authority that owns them. They are not legal, tax or immigration advice, and amounts and thresholds change, so open the source before you act.
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