Start with the decision in front of you
A good application is accurate, relevant and complete without surrendering more personal information than the process genuinely needs.
- Verify the property and application recipient.
- Read the privacy notice and consent wording.
- Prepare accurate tenancy-related evidence.
Prepare before the deadline
- Verify the property and application recipient.
- Read the privacy notice and consent wording.
- Prepare accurate tenancy-related evidence.
Use a clear process
- Complete required fields consistently.
- Use secure upload channels.
- Ask when unsuccessful information will be deleted.
Keep the useful records
- Submitted application and attachments list
- Consent and privacy notice
- Follow-up and decision dates
Watch for these problems
- Sending documents to an unverified contact
- Altering financial or reference information
- Paying a prohibited application fee
Sources and further information
Official guidance changes. Check the source for the current rule in your jurisdiction.