Comprehensive Screening: Landlord Reference

If your Agent/Landlord requests Comprehensive Screening this means you are required to provide an Employment and Landlord reference which is then attached to your RentPassport.

This article highlights the requirements of a suitable landlord referee. Most landlords and agents require a landlord reference to verify that you are a good tenant.

Top Tip: After you've given us your referee's details and email, drop them a quick note to let them know to expect an email from the Canopy Rent team and how quickly you need their help - especially if you are looking to move soon.

For more information and a step by step guide on how to complete this section please see our article here.

Who can provide a Landlord Reference? 

• This must be your most recent landlord or agent, if you have not rented in the UK in the last 3 years please select this option as we can only accept references dated within 3 years. 
• Your referee can be anyone who owned or managed the property you rented. Typically a landlord owns a property and an agent manages the property. Both an agent or landlord can do both, own and manage a property, so it's best to speak to your landlord/agent and assess who is best to provide the reference.
• Depending on who you rented your property from they must have access to your tenancy information in order to supply an accurate reference. 

What is included in a Landlord Reference?

The landlord reference displays your

• Previous address
• Payment frequency
• Tenancy Start Date
• Tenancy End Date
• Rent Amount
• Rent Arrears
• Any damage to the property (above wear and tear)
• Would they recommend you to future landlords?

The purpose of this is to provide your agent with further information on what kind of tenant you will be.