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Renting references are essentially evidence, via various documents, to prove that you\u2019ll be a reliable tenant.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re moving for the first time, there are a lot of things to remember. It can get pretty overwhelming to keep a handle on everything and figure out what information you need to collect and provide to your landlord. Here at Clooper, we believe that finding your home needn\u2019t be stressful or difficult. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve compiled some basic information about what renting references you\u2019ll need to provide. It\u2019s always best to show up prepared, after all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAFETY FIRST<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before you give anyone your personal information, be sure to get their name and contact details and ensure they are who they claim to be. If bank statements are required for renting references to prove your income, do not show your account numbers. <\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>Similarly, if you are aware you have bad credit, always be open and honest. Explain your situation to the landlord and especially mention it if you are going through a letting agency. If you fail a credit check and have already progressed somewhat with a letting agency, you may not get a refund on any fees you\u2019ve already paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On that note: you should never, ever <\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>be charged a fee for a credit check. If a landlord or letting agency is trying to coerce you into paying for a credit check, avoid them. You can also report them to the Trading Standards team.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE BASICS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As previously stated, renting referencing and reference checks prove a number of things to your landlord, or whomsoever you are renting from. Namely, that you are who you say you are, and you have the financial means and stability to pay the rent for your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prove this, you may be asked for various identification and documents, such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n