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Right-to-Rent Documents

Right-to-rent checks require specific documentation and careful handling. This checklist highlights the key documents and ensures you have a compliant audit trail.

5 documents

1 required

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Document checklist

1

Passport

Optional

Valid passport for British or Irish citizens.

Alternatives: Birth certificate plus proof of address

2

Biometric residence permit

Optional

Evidence for non-UK nationals with time-limited right to rent.

3

Visa or immigration status share code

Optional

Home Office share code for digital status checks.

4

Proof of address

Required

Recent utility bill or bank statement.

5

Tenant declaration form

Optional

Signed form confirming occupancy details.

Tips for faster approval

  1. 1

    Record the date of the check and keep evidence of the verification.

  2. 2

    Set reminders for follow-up checks if the right to rent is time-limited.

  3. 3

    Store documentation securely and delete when no longer required.

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Letting Agents

Purpose: Right-to-rent compliance

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