The Government have announced 1 February 2016 as the date Right To Rent Checks will come into force for ALL areas in England (including Cornwall).
From that date you MUST
- check the status of all potential adult tenants (even if it is your second cousin)
- take copies of the relevant identification documents (remember to sign and date the copy)
- Only accept original documents and check that it is the person standing in front of you
- Check the tenant will be using your property as their only or main home
If the tenant has a date by which they are required to leave the country on the documentation presented to you diarise that date and one month beforehand check with the tenant that the right to remain has been extended or that they are leaving by that date.
Government guidance on immigration checks is available in the Members Area – Immigration Checks Guidance For Landlords