Get RENTAL APPLICATION Each Adult 18 Or Older Must Fill Out

If you're under 18, it's unlikely you'll be able to sign a tenancy contract or mortgage agreement. If you're 16 or 17 and homeless, you'll usually be provided with accommodation by Children's Services at your local council. This is because you'll be considered a 'child in need'.

If you're under 18, it's unlikely you'll be able to sign a tenancy contract or mortgage agreement. If you're 16 or 17 and homeless, you'll usually be provided with accommodation by Children's Services at your local council.

Do you have the right to rent in the UK? Landlords in England must check that all people aged 18 or over have the right to rent before the start date of the tenancy agreement.

Proof of employment It's at their discretion, but some will want to see that you earn 2-3 times the amount of your rent, unless you can provide a guarantor, someone who agrees to make the payments if you cannot.

It has to take place before the tenancy starts. You will be asked to provide documents to show you have the right to live in the UK, either permanently or temporarily. If you rent a room out to a lodger, you have to check their right to rent unless your landlord agrees to do it. If they do, ask for it in writing.

Documents that confirm your identity and right to rent You'll also need to provide paperwork that confirms your identity and your current address, such as your passport, driving license or utility bill. If you're moving to the UK from abroad, you'll need to provide a copy of your visa.

A valid passport. A valid EEA/Swiss national ID card. A valid UK driving licence and original UK birth certificate (for British citizens only)

Who has to sign the tenancy agreement? Anyone staying at the property who is over 18 years of age must be named on the agreement and must sign the agreement.