Free tenant reference form (UK) — download the PDF
A fillable tenant reference request form you can print or email to a prospective tenant — the same details RentFig's free online form collects, including the applicant's written consent to a credit check.
What's in the form
Landlord / agent details
Who's requesting the reference, completed by you before sending it on.
1. Applicant details
Full name, date of birth, contact details, and current and previous address.
2. Employment and income
Employment status, employer contact, and gross annual income.
3. Current or previous landlord
A reference contact so you can call and ask directly — often the single most useful check.
4. Credit history declaration
A CCJ / adverse-credit declaration in the applicant's own words.
5. Consent and signature
The applicant's written consent to a credit check, completed and signed by them.
After the form comes back
Once you have the completed form, decide whether to proceed to a paid check: a credit check (£9) covers identity and credit/adverse-credit history; a full tenant reference (£19) adds income and affordability, employer and previous-landlord references, Right to Rent and anti-fraud checks. Both run online through RentFig's tenant referencing tool, with no subscription — you pay only for the check you choose.
FAQ
Is this tenant reference form really free?
Yes — the PDF is free to download, print or email, with no account and no email capture. You only pay if you then choose to run a credit check (£9) or full reference (£19) on the applicant.
Is tenant referencing ever fully free?
The form is free. A genuine credit check isn't free anywhere credible, because the data comes from a licensed credit reference agency. RentFig keeps the check itself low-cost and honest: £9 for a credit check, £19 for a full reference, with no subscription.
PDF or the online form — which should I use?
Either. The PDF suits printing or emailing an applicant directly. The online version sends a shareable link and returns the completed application straight to your inbox — no account needed either way.
What does this form collect?
Applicant ID and contact details, current and previous address, employment and income, a previous-landlord reference contact, a credit-history declaration, and the applicant's written consent to a credit check.
Do I need the tenant's consent before running a credit check?
Yes. This form collects that written consent as its final section, so you have it on file before you order a check.
Can I edit or reuse this form?
It's a standard fillable PDF (AcroForm) — fill it in on-screen or print it blank and complete it by hand. There's no restriction on reuse for your own tenancies.