{"id":3166,"date":"2017-02-07T15:49:55","date_gmt":"2017-02-07T15:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.withcreative.co.uk\/lforl\/?p=3166"},"modified":"2017-02-28T10:40:23","modified_gmt":"2017-02-28T10:40:23","slug":"91-landlords-hit-civil-penalties-year-1-right-rent-comes-close","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.withcreative.co.uk\/lforl\/91-landlords-hit-civil-penalties-year-1-right-rent-comes-close\/","title":{"rendered":"91 landlords hit with civil penalties as year 1 of Right to Rent comes to a close"},"content":{"rendered":"

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91 landlords have been hit with fines following the introduction of the Right to Rent Scheme across England last year.
\nThe scheme, first trialled in the West Midlands then rolled out throughout England in February 2016, aims to combat illegal immigration by ensuring those letting property check tenants\u2019 right to rent beforehand.
\nThe latest figures reveal many landlords and letting agents have done so \u2013 the Home Office has responded to almost 6,000 queries via the Landlord Checking Service alone since the scheme was introduced. But the figures also show some landlords are still failing to conduct proper checks.<\/p>\n

Landlords and letting agents fined almost \u00a330,000<\/h3>\n

91 civil penalties were handed out during in phase 2 of the program, a significant increase on the 15 handed out during phase 1. The penalties have so far cost landlords, letting agents and homeowners \u00a329,575.
\nThe fines highlight the need for proper tenant referencing \u2013 especially as what counts as appropriate varies depending on a tenant\u2019s country of origin.
\nTo make life even more difficult for landlords, the scheme is set to be rolled out UK-wide \u2013 despite an element of opposition. Critics believe Right to Rent checks could make it difficult for legal migrants to find housing and that the checks may lead to marginalisation.<\/p>\n

A legal requirement, regardless of nationality<\/h3>\n

In response, the government highlights the fact that all tenants must be checked, regardless of nationality, and that the checks are designed to reduce illegal immigration. The fact the scheme has triggered deportations adds credibility to their argument.
\nIt\u2019s against this backdrop that the government looks set to roll the scheme out to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in the coming months \u2013 potentially before beginning departure from the European Union.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo appeals\u201d<\/h3>\n

“During phase 1 of the scheme, 15 landlords were issued with a civil penalty. Since the start of phase 2 of the scheme, 91 landlords have been issued with a civil penalty. All were first time penalties. 55 related to lodgers in a private household and 51 related to occupiers in rented accommodation\u201d declared Robert Goodwill MP last week, in response to questioning.
\n\u201cThere have been no appeals under the scheme. The total amount collected from the scheme up to 13 December 2016 is \u00a329,575.31.\u201d
\nDeparture from the EU looks set to cause further confusion<\/a> as the rules \u2013 already difficult to comprehend \u2013 look set to adapt and change.
\nUntil that time, landlords and letting agents are advised to proceed with caution when letting properties to new tenants, regardless of nationality. Proper tenant referencing<\/a> was once best practice. It\u2019s now a legal requirement.<\/p>\n

Credit checks, fraud checks and employment referencing<\/h3>\n

As you\u2019d expect, Legal for Landlords tenant referencing vets all new tenants across numerous criteria.
\nAs well as ensuring tenants have the legal right to rent, our service checks credit histories, undisclosed addresses and fraud as standard.
\nDifferent levels of service mean we can check employment status, income, affordability and previous landlord references should you wish.
\nYou get clear documentation and complete peace of mind. Which, at a time of ongoing confusion and financial penalties, is a bonus for both landlords and letting agents alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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