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Right to Rent
It is in.
Landlords are exempt from the checks if the referral comes from a Local Authorities in pursuant of a statutory duty.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/landlords-immigration-right-to-rent-checks
The government have produced a Visual Guide Feb 2016
This is a tricky one in the FAQS.
How can I check the identity of people who cover their face for reasons of belief?
Individuals should be asked to show their face to check that it matches their facial image on their documents. Scarves which cover the hair need not be removed. Those conducting the check should offer the opportunity for the prospective tenant to show their face in a private area and/or in the presence of another female.