RentProfile - Landlord checks

Rent with confidence

Before you move in check you’re dealing with the genuine landlord and don’t fall victim to a scam.

"Posing as a landlord is the easiest thing in the world to do and it goes on a lot. I know... I’m the one who had to break the bad news to the person who has just lost £2500 that they borrowed from a family member to get a roof over their heads."

Ben Reeve-Lewis - Landlord enforcement officer

"I double-checked things, asking about the deposit protection scheme. It all looked official and I signed and sent a deposit of £1,000 and the rent of £780 for one of the rooms. I’ve not seen the money since."

Read Ruth's story

"New tenants have appreciated knowing I'm the genuine landlord before transferring a deposit and first month's rent."

Ken - Landlord

"Rental scams by non-landlords have been a problem in the sector for a long time, impacting not just tenants but landlords as well. We support RentProfile’s work which has the potential to change the industry for the better."

Andrew Goodacre, CEO of the Residential Landlords Association

"This site brings together huge amounts of data in one place and will help renters to build up a better picture of who owns our homes."

Betsy Dillner, Director of Generation Rent

"The scam artist sent me a tenancy agreement and bank details so it seemed 'legit'. When I finally realised it was a scam, I was really upset. The bank had been closed and my savings were gone."

Read Chiteisri's story

Search our directory of landlords and if there's a match verify details such as property ownership for free. See an example

If there's no match then either invite the landlord to sign up or with some more details run a landlord background check for £9.

See what's included

Identity check

We check the person is who they claim to be.

Property ownership

We check that the landlord owns the property.

Licensing check

We check to see if the landlord requires a license from the local authority, and if so whether they have obtained one.

Bank account verification

We check the bank details provided match those of the landlord, protecting you when you transfer money.

Accreditation

We check if the landlord is accredited or not. Accreditation is a voluntary course taken by landlords to promote best practice and ensure they understand their legal responsibilities.

Housing prosecutions

We check available information to see if the landlord has previously been prosecuted for housing related offences such as poor living conditions, or lack of fire safety provisions.

CCJ

We check negative County Court Judgement rulings against the landlord and associated companies.

History of bankruptcy

We check to see if the landlord and any associated companies has a history of bankruptcy.

Previous tenant reports

If we have received repeated bad reports of a landlord, with evidence provided, then we will warn you about dealing with them.

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Rent with confidence

Rent with confidence

Rent with confidence

Search our directory of landlords and if there's a match verify details such as property ownership for free. See an example

If there's no match then either invite the landlord to sign up or with some more details run a landlord background check for £9.

See what's included

Identity check

Property ownership

Licensing check

Bank account verification

Accreditation

Housing prosecutions

CCJ

History of bankruptcy

Previous tenant reports

Landlords: Build trust into your private rentals