If you're renting a home in England, your landlord has to check that you have the right to rent before your tenancy starts. These checks often cause worry, especially for people who've moved to Hull from abroad, so we've written down exactly how we do them in a new right to rent guide.
The short version
- Everyone gets checkedIt's the law for every adult who'll live in the home, whatever their nationality. British passport holders too. Children aren't checked.
- Two free waysShow us your original documents, or send us a free Home Office share code if you have an eVisa or settled status. We never charge for a check and don't use paid ID apps.
- The same check for allA landlord can't choose who to check. Treating applicants differently because of their nationality is discrimination.
- How we handle itWe keep one secure copy of your documents or share code result, and delete it one year after your tenancy ends.
That's the short version. The full guide goes through every situation in detail, so you know exactly what to bring.
The full guideRight to rent checks: how we check, fairly, for everyonesandphull.co.uk/right-to-rentWhat's in the full guide
- When we check, and the two free ways we check
- Which applies to you: British and Irish citizens, the EU Settlement Scheme, eVisas, and people waiting for a Home Office decision
- If your permission is time-limited
- What we keep, and what we don't
- What happens, step by step, and answers to common questions
Applying for one of our homes? Our application form now asks how you'll show your right to rent, so we can sort it out early.
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This post is general guidance, not legal advice. Questions? Call us on 01482 218060 or email hello@sandphull.co.uk, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
