Landlords and lettings agents should be aware that the government released its Guidance, ‘Landlord’s Guide to Right to Rent Checks’ in November 2020, detailing the steps landlords must take to comply with the Right to Rent Scheme. Since its publication, the following updates have been introduced:

• April 2022: Changes regarding the use of biometric cards came into effect.
• February 2023: Guidance was clarified on the use of Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) and Identity Service Providers (IDSPs) to support manual document-based and Home Office online checking service right to rent checks.
• August 2023: Updates to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) were introduced.
• February 2024: Significant changes were made to penalties for non-compliance with right to rent checks.
• June 2024: Changes were implemented regarding right to rent checks for EEA citizens and their non-EEA family members with pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
• September 2024: Clarifications were provided on ILR endorsements in the current passports from a Crown Dependencies, along with updates to the changes in the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.

It is important that you keep up to date with any changes and you should regularly check the government website for any updates, see Landlord's guide to right to rent checks - GOV.UK