# Latest **URL:** https://community.openrent.co.uk/latest.md?page=3 [Latest](https://community.openrent.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openrent.co.uk/categories.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Bad tenant: noise, neighbour complaints, police](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/bad-tenant-noise-neighbour-complaints-police/91705)
**Author:** [@RoLo23](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/RoLo23)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2026 10:38 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/bad-tenant-noise-neighbour-complaints-police/91705 "2026-10-07T10:38:07Z")
My newish single tenant has been having such disturbing & loud arguments/fights with his partner that two sets of neighbours have called the police on them. Another set of neighbours has complained that they throw rubbis… --- ## [Bond guarantee local council](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/bond-guarantee-local-council/91728)
**Author:** [@Beverley](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Beverley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2026 07:23 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/bond-guarantee-local-council/91728 "2026-10-07T07:23:43Z")
The council have agreed to cover the deposit using a bond guarantee how do I include this in the tenancy agreement with open rent? Thanks --- ## [Renting to students - different agreement?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/renting-to-students-different-agreement/91590)
**Author:** [@Trevor15](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Trevor15)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2026 01:31 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/renting-to-students-different-agreement/91590 "2026-10-07T01:31:38Z")
I have a property that a student wants to rent. References etc are all good so I’m happy to proceed. Do I need to use a different agreement or is the OR one suitable (I was going to add ‘Student in studies’ to the agree… --- ## [Help. With looking for a home](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/help-with-looking-for-a-home/91711)
**Author:** [@Julie84](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Julie84)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 19:55 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/help-with-looking-for-a-home/91711 "2026-10-06T19:55:50Z")
Good.evening I am. Writing from. Italy I am. An English citizen with a daughter of. 27 years old. My wish is to come. Back. Home and live my last. Years near my family. My aunts and cousins. We are both British citizens.… --- ## [Documents shared with tenant](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/documents-shared-with-tenant/91722)
**Author:** [@Glenn1](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Glenn1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 19:21 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/documents-shared-with-tenant/91722 "2026-10-06T19:21:00Z")
I think OpenRent sent the Renters Right paperwork to the tenant. I’m sure we uploaded the EICR, PAT, and other documents as well. How can we retrieve these documents? Where can I find them under “My Tenancy”? Thank you … --- ## [Landlord registration](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/landlord-registration/91721)
**Author:** [@Niteowl](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Niteowl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 17:54 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/landlord-registration/91721 "2026-10-06T17:54:29Z")
How will landlords who live in a different area of the country than the property be approached to register? --- ## [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… --- ## [Rent increase agreed by the tenant by email. Is it acceptable?](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/rent-increase-agreed-by-the-tenant-by-email-is-it-acceptable/91724)
**Author:** [@Rahmat](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Rahmat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 14:22 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/rent-increase-agreed-by-the-tenant-by-email-is-it-acceptable/91724 "2026-10-06T14:22:57Z")
I have read if tenant agrees by email for rent increase there is no need for form 4A. Is that right? --- ## [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 … --- ## [Tenant unable to pay security deposit](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenant-unable-to-pay-security-deposit/91702)
**Author:** [@Yogesh5](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Yogesh5)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2026 18:40 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenant-unable-to-pay-security-deposit/91702 "2026-10-05T18:40:01Z")
How can landlords protect themselves if tenant unable to afford security deposit? Can guarantor in the agreement be responsible for security deposit or if seeking payment for damages after tenants leave? --- ## [Holding deposit email](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/holding-deposit-email/91703)
**Author:** [@Pey\_Fong](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Pey_Fong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2026 12:07 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/holding-deposit-email/91703 "2026-10-05T12:07:16Z")
I requested holding deposits email from open rent but the tenant didn’t receive any email link for payment . What got to do with? --- ## [Deposit and rent](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/deposit-and-rent/91700)
**Author:** [@Hannah77](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Hannah77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2026 12:03 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/deposit-and-rent/91700 "2026-10-05T12:03:28Z")
I need contact details for open rent so that the council can contact you as to pay deposit and first months rent on my behalf --- ## [Tenant moving new partner in](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenant-moving-new-partner-in/91688)
**Author:** [@Paul215](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Paul215)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2026 07:27 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenant-moving-new-partner-in/91688 "2026-10-05T07:27:12Z")
My tenant has been in the property for 6 months now and wishes to extend his tenancy, which I’m ok with - under the new rules do I reissue a new 6/12 month agreement or does it just roll on now month to month? Also he a… --- ## [Holding deposit timed out](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/holding-deposit-timed-out/91696)
**Author:** [@Ebony3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Ebony3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2026 20:59 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/holding-deposit-timed-out/91696 "2026-10-04T20:59:29Z")
during the rent now process I have timed out at the holding deposit stage as I have been completing my own referencing. I still want to proceed with these tenants, how do I re activate? do I have to cancel and start aga… --- ## [Petition the govt](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/petition-the-govt/91635)
**Author:** [@David240](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/David240)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2026 17:24 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/petition-the-govt/91635 "2026-10-03T17:24:00Z")
Interesting petition --- ## [Change rent collection day](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/change-rent-collection-day/91683)
**Author:** [@Suzanne6](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Suzanne6)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2026 17:00 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/change-rent-collection-day/91683 "2026-10-03T17:00:03Z")
Our tenants moved in in the middle of the month. As a result the contract runs so that they pay the rent mid month. Is it possible to amend the contract and payment schedule so that they pay at the beginning of the month… --- ## [Tenant Serving Notice To Leave on First Day of Tenancy](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenant-serving-notice-to-leave-on-first-day-of-tenancy/91680)
**Author:** [@ch340](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/ch340)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2026 10:08 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/tenant-serving-notice-to-leave-on-first-day-of-tenancy/91680 "2026-10-03T10:08:56Z")
Can someone clarify when the earliest a tenant can leave is if they have moved in on 10 September? RRA states: A notice to quit satisfies this subsection— (a)where it is given by a tenant in relation to premises let u… --- ## [Setting up new tenancy when still not found a third tenant](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/setting-up-new-tenancy-when-still-not-found-a-third-tenant/91675)
**Author:** [@Nick62](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Nick62)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2026 08:54 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/setting-up-new-tenancy-when-still-not-found-a-third-tenant/91675 "2026-10-03T08:54:00Z")
Two tenants are leaving a three person share on Oct 14th. One tenant is staying on, and we have found another to join him. We have not found a suitable third tenant yet and the clock is ticking. What are our options? … --- ## [Notice from tenant due to death](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/notice-from-tenant-due-to-death/91674)
**Author:** [@Jorge3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Jorge3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2026 14:54 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/notice-from-tenant-due-to-death/91674 "2026-10-02T14:54:10Z")
I need some help regarding the possible termination of a tenancy by my tenant. The tenants have been good tenants. Sadly, the lady died at the beginning of September 2026, and the legal partner (not married) is now cons… --- ## [Landlord Kieran. N please contact me](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/landlord-kieran-n-please-contact-me/91664)
**Author:** [@pavthandi](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/pavthandi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 18:53 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/landlord-kieran-n-please-contact-me/91664 "2026-10-01T18:53:57Z")
Hi, I’m trying to get hold of a landlord named Kieran. N, who let out a property on Morris Avenue, Coventry. I would be grateful if you could contact me thankyou --- ## [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… --- ## [Right move asking me for my landlord details and proof of ownership](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/right-move-asking-me-for-my-landlord-details-and-proof-of-ownership/91651)
**Author:** [@Edith](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Edith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 06:44 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/right-move-asking-me-for-my-landlord-details-and-proof-of-ownership/91651 "2026-10-01T06:44:17Z")
Hi Yesterday I have paid for my advert to be added to Right Move £70 I’m not a landlord however I am a tenant looking for housemate to share my current house with. After my money has been paid I have received an email … --- ## [Is there any way i can make a complaint about a tenant that was found on here](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/is-there-any-way-i-can-make-a-complaint-about-a-tenant-that-was-found-on-here/91650)
**Author:** [@Amb2](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Amb2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2026 09:00 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/is-there-any-way-i-can-make-a-complaint-about-a-tenant-that-was-found-on-here/91650 "2026-09-30T09:00:20Z")
I have a tenant in a shared property that has absolutely destroyed the house in just one month what are my options? --- ## [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… --- ## [Adding my partner to my profile](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/adding-my-partner-to-my-profile/91646)
**Author:** [@Gabby2](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Gabby2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 16:08 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/adding-my-partner-to-my-profile/91646 "2026-09-29T16:08:21Z")
I have completed my account and entered all of my income, but I am struggling to see where I can add my partners income also. --- ## [Looking for advice on finding a replacement tenant for my Yugo accommodation](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/looking-for-advice-on-finding-a-replacement-tenant-for-my-yugo-accommodation/91643)
**Author:** [@Yufei1](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Yufei1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 13:04 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/looking-for-advice-on-finding-a-replacement-tenant-for-my-yugo-accommodation/91643 "2026-09-29T13:04:24Z")
Hi everyone, I’m a Bournemouth University student and I’m currently looking for a replacement tenant for my Studio at Yugo Belaton House, Bournemouth for the 2026/27 academic year. Due to a change in my accommodation a… --- ## [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 … --- ## [Openrent referencing loop hole](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/openrent-referencing-loop-hole/91645)
**Author:** [@Scott40](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Scott40)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 12:25 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/openrent-referencing-loop-hole/91645 "2026-09-29T12:25:00Z")
Hi, has anyone else experienced this. The guarantor had but down rental income as proof of income. OpenRent have confirmed this with open banking. The 12 months of alledge rental income does not smell right. Over the pe… --- ## [Claiming expenses from Deposit as tenant did not move in](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/claiming-expenses-from-deposit-as-tenant-did-not-move-in/91629)
**Author:** [@Helen94](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Helen94)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 12:01 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/claiming-expenses-from-deposit-as-tenant-did-not-move-in/91629 "2026-09-29T12:01:03Z")
We found a tenant who paid the deposit and first month’s rent. A10 days before he was due to move in he said he could not. We were going to agree mutual suspension of contract but realised Open Rent would then return the… --- ## [Holding deposit returned on failed reference](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/holding-deposit-returned-on-failed-reference/91636)
**Author:** [@Sherman](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Sherman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 10:49 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/holding-deposit-returned-on-failed-reference/91636 "2026-09-29T10:49:02Z")
Hi, this is the first time of using open rent,I had always used a reliable letting agent. But trying to reduce costs etc. My question is that I have had three separate references for tenants at £30 each and one guaranto… [Previous page](https://community.openrent.co.uk/latest.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.openrent.co.uk/latest.md?page=4)