19/06/2026
With so much attention on the new rules, it’s worth flagging what hasn’t changed.
Right to Rent checks remain a legal duty for every landlord letting residential property in England, under the Immigration Act 2014. The 2024 guidance update is the current standard. Checks are needed before a tenancy starts, and follow-up checks are needed for tenants with time-limited right to rent.
The fines for failing to comply are up to £20,000 per occupier for a repeat breach.
For landlords who self-manage, the practical question is whether the check actually gets done before the keys are handed over. For agents, it’s whether the file shows the check was done properly for every single tenancy on the books.