# From Referencing to Contract on OpenRent

**URL:** <https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/from-referencing-to-contract-on-openrent/2404>\
**Category:** Tenant Discussion\
**Created:** [22 March 2019 15:19 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/from-referencing-to-contract-on-openrent/2404 "2019-03-22T15:19:01Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Furnicuta](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/furnicuta/32/1021_2.png) [@Furnicuta](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Furnicuta)\
**Post date:** [22 March 2019 15:19 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/from-referencing-to-contract-on-openrent/2404/1 "2019-03-22T15:19:01Z")

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Hi, I found a house through OpenRent and the lovely landlord accepted my offer and initiated referencing, which was completed within a day because I alerted my employer and current landlord. OpenRent sent a message saying my report is now with the landlord. Does this mean I passed referencing? I have great credit and rental history but this is the first time I am being referenced.

Two days later, I still have not received a contract to sign to finalise the rental. Is this normal and how long does it typically take? Is it possible that the landlord is still considering other tenants? I need to move out of my current place soon and I want to know how certain the rental is at this point.

Thanks

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**Author:** ![George](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/george/32/9372_2.png) [@George](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/George)\
**Post date:** [25 March 2019 10:56 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/from-referencing-to-contract-on-openrent/2404/2 "2019-03-25T10:56:55Z")

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Hi,

You can view the outcome of your referencing by logging into the website. It’s ultimately the landlord’s decision as to whether they’re looking to proceed - I can see the team have already been in touch on this point also.

Within Rent Now, the landlord’s property isn’t advertised, so it’s in everybody’s interest for a decision on referencing to come about sooner rather than later. We’ll always chase for a response to get things moving and you’re naturally free to do the same.

Any questions, let me know.

George

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**Author:** ![system](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/system/32/11_2.png) [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\
**Post date:** [9 August 2022 12:49 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/from-referencing-to-contract-on-openrent/2404/3 "2022-08-09T12:49:57Z")

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