Checking your tenant's right to rent
Making copies of the documents
When you copy the documents:
- make a copy that cannot be changed, such as a photocopy or a good quality photograph
- for passports, copy every page with the expiry date or applicant’s details (such as nationality, date of birth and photograph), including endorsements, for example a work visa or Certificate of Entitlement to the right of abode in the UK
- make a complete copy of all other documents
- record the date you made the copy
Keep copies of the tenant’s documents for the time they’re your tenants and for one year after.
Make sure you follow data protection law.
If your tenant does not have any documents, you must check if they’re allowed to rent your property.