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Frequently asked questions
Using the tool
Is the Right to Rent log free?
Yes. The process log, follow-up date calculator and printable record are free and need no account.
Is this site official or Home Office approved?
No. Right to Rent Log is an independent record-keeping tool, not affiliated with GOV.UK or the Home Office. Every rule links to the official source it comes from.
Does this verify documents or immigration status?
No. It records the steps you took and calculates dates. It doesn't verify documents, decide anyone's immigration status or give legal advice. Do the check itself through the official routes.
Does it cover Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?
No. Right to Rent checks apply in England only.
Follow-up dates
How is the follow-up date worked out?
Under GOV.UK guidance, a follow-up check is due just before the later of the end of the tenant's permission to stay, or 12 months after your previous check. After a Positive Right to Rent Notice from the Landlord Checking Service, it's 12 months after the date on the notice.
Why did the calculation change in October 2026?
Until 3 October 2026 our calculator compared the expiry date with the check date itself instead of 12 months after it, which could give a date too early. It now applies the full GOV.UK rule. If you made a record before then, please recalculate it.
Can you remind me when a follow-up is due?
The free log can add the date to your own calendar as an .ics file. Email reminders are coming with Landlord Pass.
Records and privacy
Do you store my tenant's details?
No. The free log runs in your browser and nothing you type is sent to us. You can clear it at any time with Start again.
What should I keep as evidence?
Keep the evidence for the route you used: the saved online result, copies of documents, the DVSP output or the LCS notice, for the tenancy plus at least one year.
Should I apply the same process to everyone?
Yes. Check every prospective adult tenant the same way, whatever their nationality, appearance or accent.
More detail: Right to Rent follow-up checks · all Right to Rent guides.