Mandatory Right to Rent Verification Framework for EEA/Swiss Nationals
Validated finding · five-country-2010-20260922-v118-evidence-presentation-fix
Policy effect
Ended the reliance on EEA passports or national ID cards to establish an unlimited right to rent residential accommodation in England. Landlords and letting agents are required to verify the tenant's legal status via the Home Office online Right to Rent service (eVisa / share code) or appropriate points-based immigration status documentation.
Conditions and exceptions
Validated condition or limit: Landlords and letting agents are required to verify the tenant's legal status via the Home Office online Right to Rent service (eVisa / share code) or appropriate points-based immigration status documentation.
Official source excerpt
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… rent checks published. 2 July 2021 Added to page - new version of document showing rules that apply from 1 July 2021. 18 June 2021 Guidance updated to align with the UK leaving EU, with changes to the way EEA citizens will prove their right to rent. 25 November 2020 Updated guidance. 2 November 2020 First published. Sign up for emails or print this page Get emails about this page Print this page Related content Collection Landlords: immigration right to rent checks Explore the topic Right to rent in the UK Is this page useful? Maybe Yes this page is useful No this page is not useful Thank you …
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- 2021-04-06Hong Kong BNO Fee Waiver and Administrative Fee Restructuring
- 2021-04-06Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 1248)
- 2021-05-21Mandatory Expansion of Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) to Skilled Worker Route
- 2021-05-25Revised Guidance on Adults at Risk in Immigration Detention
- 2021-06-10EU Settlement Scheme: Revised COVID-19 Continuous Residence Guidance & Concessions
- 2021-06-16Common Travel Area Enforcement Update
- 2021-07-01Amendment to British Nationality Act regarding Appendix EU
- 2021-07-01Mandatory Digital Right to Work Checks Framework for EEA/Swiss Nationals
- 2021-07-01Setting of Graduate Route Application Fees and Fee Caps
- 2021-08-31Commencement of Mandatory Electronic Monitoring Conditions for Foreign National Offenders on Bail
- 2021-10-01Phasing Out Acceptance of EU/EEA National ID Cards at the Border
- 2021-10-11Replacement of T2 Sportsperson route with new sponsorship frameworks
- 2021-10-11Temporary Seasonal Worker expansion to poultry and food-goods haulage
- 2021-11-01Improved Access to Legal Advice in Detention
- 2021-12-23Swiss Professional Qualification Equivalence Recognition under Temporary Work Guidance