Students’ Right to Rent
At Student Homes, we are committed to ensuring that all tenants and landlords comply with current Right to Rent guidance from the UK Home Office. We use Credas, a certified Digital Verification Service (DVS), to facilitate secure and lawful Right to Rent checks where possible.
What is Right to Rent?
Right to Rent is a legal requirement under the Immigration Act 2014. Before a tenancy begins, all adults (18 or over) who will live at the property must have their immigration status checked to confirm they have the legal right to rent in England. Failure to do so may lead to civil penalties.
How we do Right to Rent checks
We conduct Right to Rent checks using one or more of the following methods, in line with current Home Office guidance:
Using Credas (DVS)
For British or Irish citizens (passport or passport card holders), we use Credas to carry out digital verification. Credas is certified under the UK’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework and meets the supplementary code for digital Right to Rent checks. This allows a more streamlined process and helps landlords establish a statutory excuse against penalties when all requirements are met.
Home Office online checks
For those who are non-British / non-Irish, we request their share code to be provided through the Credas app, which is verified against the Home Office.
Manual document check
When digital or online verification is not possible, or for individuals who prefer not to use DVS, we will conduct in-person document checks using approved documentation.
Student ID Requirement
As most of our properties and tenancies are reserved exclusively for students, we require proof of student status prior to occupation. This must be either a valid student ID photo card or a copy of an unconditional offer letter that includes your course start and end date. This helps us ensure our accommodation remains dedicated to the student community.
Contact & Support
If you have any questions about the Right to Rent process, or about using Credas for verification, please contact us at Student Homes. We are here to help and can guide you through what documentation you need, how to use the verification process, and what to expect.
