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The checks councils must make if a guest moves in before telling the council.
You can confirm your property details or report any changes to them by submitting a check to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)
The checks councils are required to carry out on a sponsor's home. Includes how two-tier councils conduct checks, and guest support needs.
Find out if someone can rent your private residential property in England.
How and why safeguarding and accommodation checks must be entered into the CMS. Includes the importance of timeliness and updating.
Who can apply to the scheme, how the application process works, and the checks that authorities must complete.
Advice for landlords carrying out right to rent checks during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
What checks are needed for a rematch.
Information about how to become a Homes for Ukraine sponsor, including checks the council will make, and eligibility criteria.
An outline of the responsibilities of councils.
Guidance for councils about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Guide for parents and legal guardians about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
What to do if any of the checks you make give cause for concern.
Our plan for undertaking landlord inspections.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Information about rematching children, rematching using existing sponsors and rematching in two-tier councils. Also how the council can help with rematching.
Guidance for sponsors about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
You must check that a tenant or lodger can legally rent your residential property in England.
How and when welfare checks must be made to assess if a sponsor is an appropriate host. Includes note taking and follow up visits.
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