Stand out as a
Verified Tenant
Showcase your financial credibility and get noticed by landlords instantly
Why become Verified?
Shareable credit report
Report detailing your financial background. Understand your financials. Useful for both you and the landlord.
Priority communication with landlord
Boost to the top of landlords inboxes with your featured badge shown to encourage landlords to pick you.
Exclusive Tenant Insights
Gain a competitive edge and find out more about other tenants interested in the same properties.
Early search alerts
Gain early access to search alerts ahead of non-Verified Tenants.
"Would 100% recommend!"
I used Verified Tenant to find my recent flat. It was so helpful. I was struggling to get a response from landlords and as soon as I did this I got messages straight back! It was also really helpful to get a picture of my credit history - hopefully helps the landlord too!
How It Works
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Quick and easy application
Answer a few simple questions about your rental requirements and provide basic details. The whole process takes just 10 minutes.
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Instant credit check with Equifax
We'll run a secure credit check with Equifax to generate your comprehensive financial report, giving landlords confidence in your application.
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Get your Verified badge and stand out
Receive your report and unlock all Verified Tenant benefits instantly, including your exclusive badge that appears on every property enquiry you make.
Verified Tenant
£10 Inc. VAT
- Landlords are 89% more likely to rent to Verified Tenants
- Speed up the entire rental process
- Add a layer of credibility to your rental application
- Complete your profile and make a good first impression
Verified Tenant status lasts for 60 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Verified Tenant and referencing?
Verified Tenant is a service that tenants can opt for and pay to provide a level of verification, enabling tenants to present themselves as trustworthy candidates to landlords.
Tenant Referencing is a more comprehensive and thorough verification service paid for by the landlords themselves. It encompasses a detailed screening process, going beyond the standard credit check, to assess potential tenants' suitability and reliability.
The Verified Tenant service, speeds up the process of Tenant Referencing if a landlord accepts a Verified Tenant and proceeds to referencing.
Tenant Referencing ensures landlords can delve deeper into a tenant's background, providing them with greater confidence and assurance in their decision-making process.
How long will my Verified Tenant status last?
The Verified Tenant status remains valid for a period of 60 days from the date of completion.
After the 60-day period elapses, tenants may consider renewing their status to continue enjoying the advantages of a trusted and verified rental candidate in the eyes of prospective landlords.
Can anyone become a Verified Tenant?
Anyone can apply for Verified tenant but to successfully pass as a Verified Tenant the applicant will be subject to passing a credit check.
How long does it take to become a Verified Tenant?
The application process usually takes around 10 minutes to complete.
Can I verify myself alongside a co-tenant?
OpenRent does not currently offer multiple Verified Tenant applications.
Landlords typically receive over 30 enquiries in the first 72 hours of a listing going live.
Verified Tenant helps you cut through the noise