What is a right to rent check?

A right to rent check is a legal requirement for landlords in England to verify a prospective tenant has the legal right to live in the UK. It applies to everyone, not just non-British citizens.

What you'll typically need to provide: a passport, or for non-British citizens, documents such as a biometric residence permit or immigration status confirmation. Landlords must check original documents (or use an approved digital verification service) and keep copies.

Good to know: landlords cannot legally refuse to rent to you, or treat you differently, based on nationality or the type of right-to-rent document you hold - that would be discrimination.