Selective landlord licensing conditions
7. Tenant referencing and suitability checks
The licence holder must;
a. demand references from persons who wish to occupy the house (MC)
b. references shall be obtained before commencing any new tenancy, licence, or other form of agreement to occupy the house and shall be retained for the term of this licence. The reference must allow the Licence Holder to make an informed decision regarding their suitability to occupy the property before the tenancy commences. References should include details of previous and recent housing history (DC)
c. provide to the Local Authority within seven days of the request, a copy of the referencing taken for each tenant occupying the property. (DC)