The Home Office has issued landlords and letting agents with fresh guidance for undertaking Right to Rent checks to ensure they do not discriminate against renters.
This version of the code of practice applies only to residential tenancy agreements commencing on or after 6 April 2022. It also applies where a repeat check on an existing tenant is required to be carried out on or after 6 April 2022 to retain a statutory excuse.
Direct and indirect discrimination are both deemed unacceptable.
The guidance sets out the specific actions agents and landlords should take to prevent discriminating against prospective tenants.
Right To Rent, which are generally unpopular with landlords, can currently be conducted virtually – until April 5 2022 – as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
To view the guidance click here
SOURCE: Property Industry Eye | FEBRUARY 18, 2022 | MARC DA SILVA
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