We're looking at renting a property from a private land lady and I think she wants to contact my work. Is this normal? She originally asked for proof of my employment and said a letter from my employer will do but accepted a photocopy of my contract. Now she's saying that she will not keep my personal info that she asked for copies of (bank statements, council tax bills, references), but will only hold onto my ID and employers contact details.
Why is this? Is she going to call my work and check I work there? Was my contract insufficient proof?
Just curious as I have never had this before. I have always rented privately and usually they only ask for references. I'm wondering if I came across as untrustworthy or something!!
Secondly, we agreed on a move in date a month from now, and she wants us to sign the lease on the day we move in. I don't like this at all as I have to give notice to my current landlord now and it feels like if we don't sign the contract there is no deal - this landlady could change her mind and leave us with nowhere to go. Is it weird if I can ask her if I can sign the lease at the same time as I pay the deposit?
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ParsleyCake · 10/06/2016 22:26
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