The new rules requiring all landlords in the UK to check the "Right to Rent" of prospective tenants before renting out their property will take effect from 1 February, 2016. Under the new rules, the government is providing landlords in England with all the advice and support they need before the checks go live on 1 February 2016. The "Right to Rent" checks are quick and simple, and many responsible landlords already do them as a matter of routine.