Rental Reference Letter Template: Landlord, Employer and Character (A4)

Agents call references, but a short written letter answers their questions before they ring. Page one is for a previous landlord or property manager; page two is for an employer or a personal referee.

Send the template to your referee to fill in and sign. A reference should be written and signed by the referee, never by you.

• 2 A4 pages: landlord or agent reference; employer or character reference
• Fill-in prompts for the details agents check
• Three colourways

1. Ask your referee first, then send them the page that fits.
2. Ask them to sign and add a phone number.
3. Attach the signed letter to your application as a PDF.

Who should write a rental reference?
Your current or previous landlord or property manager, plus an employer or someone who has known you for a while (not a relative).

Can I write my own reference?
No. A reference must come from the referee, in their words and with their signature and contact details.