# When to ask for References

**URL:** <https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/when-to-ask-for-references/54263>\
**Category:** Landlord Discussion\
**Created:** [8 September 2023 20:36 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/when-to-ask-for-references/54263 "2023-09-08T20:36:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Diane14](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/diane14/32/17370_2.png) [@Diane14](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Diane14)\
**Post date:** [8 September 2023 20:36 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/when-to-ask-for-references/54263/1 "2023-09-08T20:36:21Z")

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As a new landlord I would like some advice on when to ask for references and do credit checks etc. Should they be done after a viewing or beforehand?

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**Author:** ![Colin3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/colin3/32/450_2.png) [@Colin3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Colin3)\
**Post date:** [8 September 2023 20:40 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/when-to-ask-for-references/54263/2 "2023-09-08T20:40:22Z")

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after …when a person has said . i would like this place.

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**Author:** ![David122](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/david122/32/1449_2.png) [@David122](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/David122)\
**Post date:** [9 September 2023 10:24 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/when-to-ask-for-references/54263/3 "2023-09-09T10:24:29Z")

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Only when youve selected someone. My sequence is:

1. Short telephone interview to filter
2. Viewing with further questions
3. Application form
4. Referencing

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**Author:** ![Amanda4](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/amanda4/32/17880_2.png) [@Amanda4](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Amanda4)\
**Post date:** [11 September 2023 12:49 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/when-to-ask-for-references/54263/4 "2023-09-11T12:49:18Z")

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Hi . Filling out form for reference check for the first time . My prospective tenants don’t have Uk mobiles ( moving from France) so my reference check form won’t let me proceed to checkout.  
Is there anyway around this ?

Thanks

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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:** [10 December 2023 12:50 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/when-to-ask-for-references/54263/5 "2023-12-10T12:50:18Z")

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Closed on 10 December 2023 12:50 UTC

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