Right to rent checks Risk of discrimination and breach of data protection?
Language: English Series: Letting Update Journal ; 24(1) April 2016, 16-17(2)Publication details: 2016Subject(s): Summary: Since 1 February 2016, the Immigration Act 2014 requires landlords and letting agents to check the immigration status of a prospective tenant. Landlords and letting agents should also be aware that they have a duty under the Equality Act 2010 not to discriminate against individuals and to be mindful of data protection rules under the Data protection Act 1998 when storing personal data.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L159265 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 159265-1001 |
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Since 1 February 2016, the Immigration Act 2014 requires landlords and letting agents to check the immigration status of a prospective tenant. Landlords and letting agents should also be aware that they have a duty under the Equality Act 2010 not to discriminate against individuals and to be mindful of data protection rules under the Data protection Act 1998 when storing personal data.