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Landlord Reference

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  • 11-01-2010 9:07pm
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    penelope6
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭


    Do landlord references get checked and if so how? phonecall, some sort of database?

    Would it be risky falsifying one totally....never lived at address and a friend who will do me a favour will play stump.


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,360 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    It doesn't sound like a good idea.


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    penelope6
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭penelope6


    it's either that or be homeless


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    3DataModem
    Registered Users Posts: 3,987 ✭✭✭3DataModem


    penelope6 wrote: »
    Do landlord references get checked and if so how? phonecall, some sort of database?

    Yes, a good agent should check them with a phonecall at least.

    Falsifying one is not advised. If you really have a problem getting one talk to the agent / landlord and see what they suggest.

    PS I'm moving to the Isle of Man and will be renting over there - I was asked for a landlord reference but couldn't give one as I've owned in Ireland for years. They agreed that an employer + bank reference was fine.


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    penelope6
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭penelope6


    I've already backed myself into a corner already,given address and have confirmed will have all relevant documentation..bar a phone call is there any other way


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    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,093 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    I've never been asked for any kind of reference on moving into any rented accomodation, guess I just have an honest face. :confused:


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    Agent J
    Registered Users Posts: 1,909 ✭✭✭Agent J


    robinph wrote: »
    I've never been asked for any kind of reference on moving into any rented accomodation, guess I just have an honest face. :confused:

    Depends where you are renting, how many places, how much it costs, how desperate the landlord is.

    To the OP.

    Not a great idea. Better to have been upfront in the first place.


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