# Tenant Discussion **URL:** https://community.openrent.co.uk/c/tenant-discussion/5.md [Latest](https://community.openrent.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openrent.co.uk/categories.md) --- ## [Looking for a property? Click here!](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-property-click-here/3789)
**Author:** [@George](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/George)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2019 13:28 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/looking-for-a-property-click-here/3789 "2019-05-21T13:28:31Z")
Hey tenants, Are you looking for a property to rent? Please read this guide! Search all our available properties on our OpenRent.co.uk: Unfortunately, we can’t respond directly to personal requests for us to find you… --- ## [Tenant Discussion Rules](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenant-discussion-rules/47)
**Author:** [@Daz](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Daz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 April 2018 15:49 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenant-discussion-rules/47 "2018-04-09T15:49:26Z")
Tenant discussion. Landlords welcome to provide a different perspective. You might talk about: Issues with your current tenancy renting with pets the housing crisis housing benefits --- ## [Moving to the UK for the first time](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/moving-to-the-uk-for-the-first-time/91616)
**Author:** [@Nayrouz](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Nayrouz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [5 November 2026 09:33 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/moving-to-the-uk-for-the-first-time/91616 "2026-11-05T09:33:06Z")
how can i trust a landlord? is it safe to sign contracts online? are all landlords on here safe? --- ## [No contact from landlord - holding deposit paid](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/no-contact-from-landlord-holding-deposit-paid/92014)
**Author:** [@Katie56](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Katie56)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2026 08:19 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/no-contact-from-landlord-holding-deposit-paid/92014 "2026-11-03T08:19:05Z")
Hello, I’m hoping someone could possibly provide a bit of advice if they have come across a similar situation. I contact a landlord to request a viewing, giving a detailed message about my current situation, having gua… --- ## [OpenRent yet to receive final balance despite it being sent out](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/openrent-yet-to-receive-final-balance-despite-it-being-sent-out/92002)
**Author:** [@Myat\_Madi](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Myat_Madi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 November 2026 16:18 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/openrent-yet-to-receive-final-balance-despite-it-being-sent-out/92002 "2026-11-02T16:18:20Z")
Hi all, posting in hopes of finding a solution or insight from someone who has been in the same position. My final balance was £2,900 to be paid prior to moving in including the holding fee, deposit and first month of r… --- ## [End of Tenancy Outdoor Bins](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/end-of-tenancy-outdoor-bins/91192)
**Author:** [@Thomas66](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Thomas66)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2026 09:28 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/end-of-tenancy-outdoor-bins/91192 "2026-10-27T09:28:39Z")
We are moving out of our rental property before the next scheduled bin collection. Our landlady has asked us to take all remaining waste from the bins to the tip before the tenancy ends. The bins contain normal househol… --- ## [Substantial Savings, Never Missed Rent, Established Business – Yet Struggling to Rent a Family Home](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/substantial-savings-never-missed-rent-established-business-yet-struggling-to-rent-a-family-home/91846)
**Author:** [@Abimbola3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Abimbola3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [26 October 2026 07:46 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/substantial-savings-never-missed-rent-established-business-yet-struggling-to-rent-a-family-home/91846 "2026-10-26T07:46:13Z")
Hi everyone, I’m hoping to get some advice from landlords, letting agents or anyone who has experienced a similar situation. I’m currently searching for a long-term rental property for my family, with a budget of appro… --- ## [How to properly end a Joint Tenancy](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/how-to-properly-end-a-joint-tenancy/91886)
**Author:** [@Fathima](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Fathima)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2026 15:25 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/how-to-properly-end-a-joint-tenancy/91886 "2026-10-22T15:25:18Z")
I’m renting a flat with another person and I decide to leave due to a conflict with the other flatmate giving the 2 months notice while my flatmate wants to stay, the agency informed me that 3 options were available: Y… --- ## [Three-adult household with historic CCJs – how do we make our application work?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/three-adult-household-with-historic-ccjs-how-do-we-make-our-application-work/91835)
**Author:** [@ami.sacred.soul](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/ami.sacred.soul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 October 2026 11:42 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/three-adult-household-with-historic-ccjs-how-do-we-make-our-application-work/91835 "2026-10-20T11:42:06Z")
Hello lovelies, I’m hoping for some practical advice from landlords or tenants who understand non-standard applications. I’m looking for a home with my two adult children. Both are employed full-time, and I’m a self-em… --- ## [Joint tenancy with my daughter](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/joint-tenancy-with-my-daughter/91767)
**Author:** [@William67](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/William67)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [14 October 2026 13:45 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/joint-tenancy-with-my-daughter/91767 "2026-10-14T13:45:25Z")
We are looking to move property and I live in a council house but looking towards the private sector My question is I am 75 year old and in the past had a couple of strokes 1 live with my daughter and carer who is 52 so… --- ## [After 2 month Notice can i continue the contract?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/after-2-month-notice-can-i-continue-the-contract/91790)
**Author:** [@Mallikarjun1](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Mallikarjun1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 October 2026 15:25 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/after-2-month-notice-can-i-continue-the-contract/91790 "2026-10-13T15:25:34Z")
I serviced notice 2 months but i want to continue in same house Can i proceed ? if is there any option pls let me know --- ## [Adding another tenant to my account joint account](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/adding-another-tenant-to-my-account-joint-account/91743)
**Author:** [@Daniela18](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Daniela18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2026 12:45 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/adding-another-tenant-to-my-account-joint-account/91743 "2026-10-08T12:45:58Z")
Hi everyone, can anyone guide me throw how to add another tenant to my account so the references can be done for both of us many thanks --- ## [Landlord dispute about furnished/unfurnished](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/landlord-dispute-about-furnished-unfurnished/91729)
**Author:** [@Sandip5](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Sandip5)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2026 09:55 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/landlord-dispute-about-furnished-unfurnished/91729 "2026-10-08T09:55:50Z")
Hi, I have been renting my flat for the last 26 years as a furnished property. My landlord sold the flat to a property management company. This company are now saying the replacement or repair of things like cooker, fri… --- ## [Paying cash for rent](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/paying-cash-for-rent/91648)
**Author:** [@randabacon](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/randabacon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 15:46 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/paying-cash-for-rent/91648 "2026-10-06T15:46:50Z")
My son has moved into a shared house and is renting all bills included. We signed the paperwork, and the landlord gave bank account details for the payment of the part months rent but has now asked my son to pay his futu… --- ## [Landlord initially asked to cancel the tenancy – can my £363 holding deposit be forfeited?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/landlord-initially-asked-to-cancel-the-tenancy-can-my-363-holding-deposit-be-forfeited/91713)
**Author:** [@Banupriya](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Banupriya)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 10:26 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/landlord-initially-asked-to-cancel-the-tenancy-can-my-363-holding-deposit-be-forfeited/91713 "2026-10-06T10:26:00Z")
Hi everyone, I would really appreciate some advice regarding my £363 holding deposit. I paid a £363 holding deposit for a property and initially agreed to proceed with the tenancy. My wife is pregnant, and I informed … --- ## [Urgent Help Needed with Referencing](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/urgent-help-needed-with-referencing/90556)
**Author:** [@Klaudia7](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Klaudia7)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 10:33 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/urgent-help-needed-with-referencing/90556 "2026-10-01T10:33:35Z")
I’m currently undergoing referencing by OpenRent. My work referee is my works payroll department that deals with references for us at the hospital. The referees problem is that they can’t click the link that OpenRent sen… --- ## [Urgent: Same flat relisted under a different landlord after I paid a deposit!](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/urgent-same-flat-relisted-under-a-different-landlord-after-i-paid-a-deposit/91649)
**Author:** [@Bertina](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Bertina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 20:56 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/urgent-same-flat-relisted-under-a-different-landlord-after-i-paid-a-deposit/91649 "2026-09-29T20:56:24Z")
Hi everyone, I applied for a property, paid a holding deposit, and it was taken off the market. However, I’ve just found the exact same flat listed again under a different landlord’s name. Before I pay advance rent, ha… --- ## [End of tenancy concerns ](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/end-of-tenancy-concerns/91642)
**Author:** [@SarahR76](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/SarahR76)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 12:40 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/end-of-tenancy-concerns/91642 "2026-09-29T12:40:06Z")
I’ve lived in my address now since 2020. Originally through an estate agent however in 2023 the landlord went private with it. My deposit was released from DPS in full by estate agent and landlord requested a new higher … --- ## [Joint tenancy application](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/joint-tenancy-application/91618)
**Author:** [@Justin18](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Justin18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 September 2026 16:24 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/joint-tenancy-application/91618 "2026-09-27T16:24:45Z")
Hi all, on applying for references, do Open Rent require BOTH husband & wife for references with regards LL rental properties or do they add BOTH salaries up (like normal people would)? Open rent have requested BOTH mys… --- ## [Affordabilty...banking etc](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/affordabilty-banking-etc/91619)
**Author:** [@Justin18](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Justin18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 September 2026 12:10 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/affordabilty-banking-etc/91619 "2026-09-27T12:10:36Z")
…is it me or are OpenRent totally clueless?? My partner doesn’t earn as much as I do, yet we’ve failed the referencing process as she can’t pay HALF of the rent! Why? This is totally stupid…! --- ## [Landlord demanding rent a day early](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/landlord-demanding-rent-a-day-early/91558)
**Author:** [@D163](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/D163)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2026 23:35 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/landlord-demanding-rent-a-day-early/91558 "2026-09-26T23:35:17Z")
Recently moved into a new Bedsit. Rent is due on the 19th of every month and I got a text on Friday morning (18th) about 8am off the landlord demanding (not asking) it be paid into his bank by 1pm that day. Only thing I … --- ## [Urgent help needed with surrender/termination fees (tenant never moved in)](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/urgent-help-needed-with-surrender-termination-fees-tenant-never-moved-in/91030)
**Author:** [@Rehenuma](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Rehenuma)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2026 23:19 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/urgent-help-needed-with-surrender-termination-fees-tenant-never-moved-in/91030 "2026-09-26T23:19:02Z")
Hi, I recently signed a contract for a room in a share house, paid deposit, advance rent etc via OpenRent. due to personal reasons, I decided not to move in which I informed landlord & we agreed to go for deed of surrend… --- ## [Lead pipes in rented properties](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/lead-pipes-in-rented-properties/91566)
**Author:** [@Banzita](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Banzita)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2026 12:59 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/lead-pipes-in-rented-properties/91566 "2026-09-26T12:59:40Z")
I recently discovered that lead pipes are still present in some rented properties. Lead is toxic, and exposure can be harmful to health. I’ve started a UK Parliament petition asking for landlords to check for lead pipes… --- ## [Looking for private rent](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/looking-for-private-rent/91535)
**Author:** [@Fatoumata\_Tchegnan\_V](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Fatoumata_Tchegnan_V)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2026 09:33 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/looking-for-private-rent/91535 "2026-09-21T09:33:31Z")
Hi I’m looking for 2 bedroom in London I need help --- ## [Letting Possibility](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/letting-possibility/91554)
**Author:** [@Reggie](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Reggie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2026 09:05 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/letting-possibility/91554 "2026-09-20T09:05:01Z")
Hi everyone, I am new to the platform and we are currently looking for a 2 bed ,2 bath house/flat in and around Dartford. Please can someone who has a property to let out reach out to me . Thanks --- ## [No communication](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/no-communication/91458)
**Author:** [@Carly8](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Carly8)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2026 16:50 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/no-communication/91458 "2026-09-18T16:50:24Z")
Hi please can someone help me. I was very interested in a property and looking to move on this quickly so I paid the holding deposit and requested to view the property. The landlord didn’t show up to the viewing and I ha… --- ## [New LL increase rent without notice](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/new-ll-increase-rent-without-notice/91522)
**Author:** [@nikolas.gripp](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/nikolas.gripp)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2026 22:33 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/new-ll-increase-rent-without-notice/91522 "2026-09-16T22:33:11Z")
Hello Everyone, I would appreciate some help. I have called both Citizens advice and Shelter and both lines say that they cannot take calls, dont know why. I have been renting and my landlord sold the property. The ne… --- ## [OpenRent made it difficult to dispute landlord's claims against deposit](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/openrent-made-it-difficult-to-dispute-landlords-claims-against-deposit/91494)
**Author:** [@Monika17](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Monika17)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [15 September 2026 07:55 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/openrent-made-it-difficult-to-dispute-landlords-claims-against-deposit/91494 "2026-09-15T07:55:16Z")
Hi, My landlord wants my entire deposit and has made several unfair claims. OpenRent gave me a week’s time to dispute. But then made it so difficult for me, asking me to provide evidence against each claim. I thought t… --- ## [Recovering deposit money](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/recovering-deposit-money/91514)
**Author:** [@Abir\_Hossin](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Abir_Hossin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 22:36 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/recovering-deposit-money/91514 "2026-09-14T22:36:04Z")
i rented a property few months ago. now my contract is finished but my landlord is not returning my deposit money back. what should i do now?? --- ## [I want to rent but it keeps asking for a uk number as I’m still in my country ! Can someone help please](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/i-want-to-rent-but-it-keeps-asking-for-a-uk-number-as-i-m-still-in-my-country-can-someone-help-please/91497)
**Author:** [@Sara53](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Sara53)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2026 08:23 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/i-want-to-rent-but-it-keeps-asking-for-a-uk-number-as-i-m-still-in-my-country-can-someone-help-please/91497 "2026-09-13T08:23:34Z")
I want to rent but it keeps asking for a uk number as I’m still in my country ! Can someone help please [Next page](https://community.openrent.co.uk/c/tenant-discussion/5.md?page=1)