England Landlord Guidance
Tenant References
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Tenant References and Guarantors
Immigration Act and Right to Rent
During the Tenancy
Ending a Tenancy
Practical Tips for a Pain-Free End of Tenancy Handover
What to Do if the Tenancy Is to Continue
Landlord Wants Tenant to Leave
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Applying to Court for Possession - Standard Procedure
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Contractual or Common Law Tenancies
Services
Use our Tenancy Assessment Service to obtain an assessment report (similar to a credit report) which is emailed to ...
Use one of our most popular serves - Tenancy Builder. With the Builder, you enter all details and select from various options to “build” a tenancy agreement to suit your needs.
Useful Links
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Please note, this checklist applies to ENGLAND. For Wales, please see here.
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Forms
Proposed Guarantor Covering Letter For Signing Guarantee Agreement
Product Code LT127
It is always preferred that a guarantor be present at the same time as the tenant for ...
Application for Accommodation
Product Code: F009 - for updates see the version history tab
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We now have an online application tool for ...
Application to be a Guarantor
Product Code: F039 - for updates see the update history tab
A separate application for a guarantor. This form ...
Online Reference Check
Carry out an online tenancy assessment check (often referred to as a credit check)
Receipt for Payment from Tenant
Product Code: F052
A generic receipt document to be provided to a tenant for any payment received during a ...
Request for Reference from Previous Landlord
Product Code: LT001
When a prospective tenant applies for a tenancy, it's always wise to take references. ...
Personal Character Reference Request
Product Code: LT002
This document is suitable for requesting a personal or character reference from someone in ...
Employer Reference Request
Product Code: LT003
A word template seeking an employers reference in respect of the prospective tenants ...
Trade Reference Request Template
Product Code: LT004
If a prospective tenant who has applied for your property is self employed or a company ...
Solicitor or Accountant Reference Template
Product Code: LT005
Where a prospective tenant is self employed, obtaining references can be more problematic. ...
Successful Application Letter
Product Code: LT010
Where a tenant has passed all the reference and credit checks etc. it is nice to let them ...
Application Accepted Subject to Conditions
Product Code: LT011
After a prospective tenant has applied for a property, you may wish to accept the tenant ...
Questions and Answers (for this topic and country)
I need to take up some references for a family. He has been living with his mother in law so has no previous landlord. Which other references can I get and are they worth having.
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I'm just doing the referencing for a new tenant. I've downloaded the letter asking the former landlord to provide a reference. Can I include an option for the landlord to reply by ...
Hi, I am showing prospective tenants around one of my properties tomorrow. Normally I just rent on a first come first served basis but this doesn't always go well!
If several of the viewers ...
I recently got my credit report and see some of my BTLs are included as "linked addresses". I have challenged this as I have never lived at the properties and do not want my credit score to be ...
Trying to reference a prospective tenant. He didn't mention he was married until after we took the deposit and his husband is now mentioned in some parts of the form but not others. The ...
We have some applicants who have applied for a tenancy but the references are not good e.g. Unable to provide proof of earnings, poor credit score etc. The director of the company some of the ...