Wales Landlord Guidance
Tenant References
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Pre-tenancy
Responsibilities and Liabilities
Implied Terms in Tenancy Agreements
Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
Electrical Safety and Electrical Goods
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Duties on the Manager of an HMO
Licensing of Private Rented Properties
Planning Control and Building Regulations
Start of a Tenancy
Sub-letting/Assigning Tenancies
Succession Rights and Rights of Survivorship
Providing Furniture, Fixtures, Appliances and Inventories
Deposits and Tenancy Deposit Schemes
Housing Benefit and Universal Credit
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
Powers and Duties of District Judges
Absolute Orders or Suspended (Postponed) Orders
Applying to Court for Possession - Standard Procedure
Applying to Court for Possession - Accelerated Procedure
After the Court Order - and Eviction
Applying to the Court for Rent Arrears Only
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
Landlords can never predict how a renting a home will go – which makes tenant referencing an important key task. ...
Please note, this checklist applies to WALES. For England, 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
**NEW**
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 ...
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