Reference Request Letter from Previous Residential Landlord

This Reference Request Letter for a Previous Residential Landlord is designed for use by private residential landlords and letting agents in Wales as part of the tenant referencing process. It is used to obtain a reference from a prospective contract-holder’s current or previous landlord to help assess suitability for a new occupation contract.

This document forms part of the pre-tenancy referencing process and supports informed decision-making before granting an occupation contract.

It helps landlords and letting agents assess whether an applicant is suitable by requesting information about their conduct during a previous tenancy or occupation contract.

This letter should be:

• printed on the landlord’s or letting agent’s headed paper
• sent directly to the applicant’s current or previous landlord
• completed and returned by the referee providing the reference

A consent section is included within the letter, which must be signed by the proposed contract-holder(s) authorising the request for information.

Information Requested

The previous or current landlord is asked to provide details relating to the applicant’s tenancy conduct, including:

• rent payment history
• behaviour during the tenancy
• compliance with tenancy terms
• any breaches or issues during occupation
• general suitability as a tenant

This information assists landlords and agents in determining whether to proceed with an application.

This template should be adapted where necessary to reflect the landlord’s or letting agent’s specific referencing procedures and internal policies.

This Reference Request Letter from Previous Residential Landlord is in open format. Either enter the requisite details in the highlighted fields or adjust the wording to suit your purposes.

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