Proof of property ownership from Landlord

Tenant Discussion
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What checks do OpenRent carry out to ensure that the Landlord is allowed to rent out their property, and as a prospective Tenant can I request that the Landlord show some ID and proof of ownership e.g. recent letter from the bank?

I want to avoid properties that are being sublet and would prefer to rent a property that is owned directly by the private Landlord. I would probably want to see some proof at the viewing or before proceeding to contract stage. Are most Landlords happy to do this?

Thanks

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dont know what there policy is but i was asked for proof of property ownership

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I would also like to know this too… any info welcome.

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If in doubt, ask. i am a landlord and would not be bothered if asked. But I never had been… Remember too that Rightmove wont list a property to rent unless they have seen proof of ownership

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I had to upload a copy of the Land Registry document showing ownership onto OpenRent before Rightmove (I think it was) would list it. So that is proof of ownership.

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