RIGHT TO RENT FINES INCREASING - 13th February 2024

On February 13th 2024 fines will increase for failure to adhere to Right to Rent legislation – up to a maximum of £20,000. Do your tenants have a ‘right to rent'?

The Right to Rent scheme requires landlords of privately rented accommodation to conduct checks on all new tenants to establish if they have a right to rent in England.

On February 13, fines for those who knowingly rent their properties to people without a right to rent in England, will be increasing significantly. For first-time breaches, fines will be a maximum of £5,000 per lodger and £10,000 per occupier or for repeat breaches a maximum fine of £10,000 per lodger and £20,000 per occupier.

To check a tenant's immigration status correctly, landlords must view original immigration documents, make copies and keep them for 12 months after the tenancy expires. If a tenant has a time limited right additional checks will need to be made before the period ends.

You can find out more about the Right to Rent scheme in England by reading our full blog on the topic.

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