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Right to Rent Scheme
22 April 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the legality and fairness of the Right to Rent Scheme.
Action Requested
The Home Office confirms the scheme's compatibility with human rights law following a Court of Appeal ruling. The government will review recommendations from a Lessons Learned Review report and provide a detailed response within six months, while maintaining current provisions and conducting an evaluation of the scheme.
Key Facts
- Right to Rent Scheme was launched in England in 2016.
- Landlords must take reasonable steps to check tenants' right to rent.
- Scanned documents can be submitted during the coronavirus outbreak.
- A Lessons Learned Review report is being considered with recommendations for a compliant environment.
- The government will provide a detailed formal response within six months.
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