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Prepare for right to rent checks
Understand what a landlord or agent in England will ask for.
About 20 minutes
Where this comes from
- Source
- GOV.UK (right to rent and Tenant Fees Act guidance)
- Applies to
- England — deposit and fee rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Last checked
- 12 September 2026
- Next review
- 12 October 2026
- Rule status
- Current rule
- Risk
- Higher risk if you get this wrong
Why this applies to you: You are looking for housing, and the payment you are asked for decides which rule applies.
Why this next?
Housing searches stall at the check stage. Preparing the share code first keeps you competitive for a tenancy.
What it unlocks: Tenancy agreements and a stable address for other applications.
How to do it
- Generate a right to rent share code.
- Collect proof of income or a guarantor option.
- Check the deposit protection rules before paying anything.
Official sources
Always confirm details on the official source. Agumba is not legal or immigration advice.
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