Which checks are a legal requirement, which are common practice and how the two differ.
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Referencing and Right to Rent are different
Commercial referencing may look at affordability, employment, credit information and landlord references. Right to Rent is a separate statutory check in England.
The landlord makes the decision
A referencing report provides information. Propeo does not approve, rank or choose tenants for you.
Apply a consistent process
Use relevant criteria consistently rather than assumptions about an applicant.
Move from checks to paperwork
If you decide to proceed with an applicant, the next stage is the tenancy paperwork and required written information before the tenancy is agreed.
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General information only - not legal, financial, tax or transactional advice and not specific to your property. Requirements differ across the UK and can change. Last reviewed September 2026.
