Residential Tenancy Referencing Documents
Why Should Landlords Reference Tenants?
As a landlord preparing for a residential letting, tenant referencing is one of the most important steps before signing a tenancy agreement. A thorough tenant reference check gives you reassurance that the tenant is reliable, financially stable, and likely to respect the terms of the tenancy.
Looking ahead, with the introduction of the Renters Rights Bill , tenant referencing will become even more important for landlords.
What Do Our Tenant Referencing Templates Include?
These Residential Tenancy Referencing Templates are designed to help landlords in England obtain reliable references quickly and professionally. The collection includes: a Request for Reference from Previous Residential Landlord which asks the former landlord to comment on the proposed tenant's conduct during their tenancy. A Request for Employer Reference for New Tenant can be sent to the tenant employer to confirm the proposed tenants job role and salary. In some cases a landlord may also need a Letter Requesting Personal Reference for a Guarantor.
Tenant Referencing Fees under the Tenant Fees Act 2019
Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, landlord and lettings agents are prohibited from charging a tenant the cost of referencing. The responsibility or covering the cost of referencing sits with the landlord. For more information, please see Guidance Note: Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England).
You can explore the full range of ready to use tenant referencing templates in the list below:
- Reference Request Letter from Previous Residential Landlord
- Residential Tenant Reference from Previous Landlord
- Letter Requesting Reference from Residential Tenant’s Bank
- Letter Requesting Reference from Guarantor’s Bank
- Letter Requesting Reference from Residential Tenant’s Employer
- Residential Tenant Reference from Employer
- Letter Requesting Personal Reference for Residential Tenant
- Residential Tenant Reference Letter from Personal Referee
- Letter Requesting Personal Reference for a Guarantor
- Guarantor Reference Letter from Personal Referee
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