Can landlords credit check tenant?

• Yes, landlords can credit check tenants as part of the application process for tenancy.

  There are many online services which offer tenant credit checks for landlords for a one time fee.

  These will usually return details about whether the tenant has any history of late payments, CCJs, defaulted accounts etc.

  Usually an application for tenancy will only be refused based on the landlords credit check if the tenant has a history of heavy arrears, defaulted accounts, bankruptcy and or judgments.

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