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Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Having right of abode means you’re allowed to live or work in the UK…
If you’re part of the ‘Windrush generation’ (also known as ‘Windrush…
You can apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have right of…
You must check that a tenant or lodger can legally rent your residential property in England.
You must check that a tenant or lodger can legally rent your residential…
You can either: check your tenant’s original documents view your tenant’s…
When you copy the documents: make a copy that cannot be changed, such as a…
You must do a follow-up check to make sure your tenant can still rent…
You can ask any agents that manage or let your property to carry out the…
Protect your right to live in a registered or unregistered property owned by your spouse or civil partner during a divorce or separation - getting home rights, after a continuation order
You can register your ‘home rights’ with HM Land Registry - this can help…
Download and fill in the application for registration of a notice for home…
Download and fill in the application for registration of a ‘Class F Land…
Fines and prison sentences you can get for renting your property to someone who is not allowed to rent: what happens if you did not check, how you can object to a fine, how to appeal
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Turkey, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.
Form to extend your stay in the UK for other routes under the Immigration Rules.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Park (mobile) home owner rights and responsibilities - fees and repairs, selling or giving away a home and residents' associations, settling disputes
Information for people travelling to the UK from Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man, and information for people passing through the UK on the way to Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in South Africa, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Germany including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Switzerland, including guidance on residency, passports and driving.
When and how you can ask for the decision on your visa or immigration application to be reviewed if you're in the UK
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Spain, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court
Advice for state-funded school admission authorities, independent schools, local authorities and parents.
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