Residential houses and properties
The majority of residential landlords must now carry out checks to prove that a tenant (or tenants) has the legal right to live in the UK, before they are able to rent a residential property and sign a tenancy agreement.
Landlords’ right to rent checks
The video below from PIMS outlines how to perform right to rent checks and when they are required:
Advice about right to rent
If you are a residential landlord or are considering renting out a property for someone to live in, it is important that you are certain about whether your tenants have the right to rent a property from you. If you don’t carry out the relevant checks, you will be breaking the law and could be prosecuted.
To set your mind at rest, check with our team of residential and commercial property law experts by calling your nearest office. Bray & Bray have three main offices across Leicestershire, feel free to phone or pop in to talk to our solicitors.
- Leicester: 0116 254 8871
- Hinckley: 01455 639 900
- Market Harborough: 01858 467 181
Find out if you’re eligible for a discounted service
Depending on the number of people you have making a will or lasting power of attorney at the same time, you may be entitled to a multi-will or lasting power of attorney discount. Similarly, we offer discounts to over 65’s who may also be entitled to a further discount if one or more people make a will or lasting power of attorney together. To check whether you are eligible for a discount email Head of Department Andrew Hitchon at ajhitchon@braybray.co.uk or call him on 01858 436 974.
Request a fixed fee initial appointment
Depending on the nature of your enquiry, you may be able to book an initial appointment with a specialist family law solicitor at a fixed, set price. This price will include a full hour of the solicitor’s time as well as an email or letter to confirm what was discussed in writing. To request a fixed fee initial appointment, email Head of Department David Berridge at dberridge@braybray.co.uk or call him on 0116 2045 380.
