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False accusations/no reference

Hi all, I'm just wondering what is the best thing to do in a situation when you are a good tenant but can't get a good reference due to previous landlord making false accusations?
Many thanks

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  • Get references from other previous landlords?

    If you don't find joy in the snow,
    remember you'll have less joy in your life


    ...but still have the same amount of snow!
  • bouicca21
    bouicca21 Posts: 6,775 Forumite
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    When I first moved into rented and then had to move out sharpish because of dodgy landlord's failure to pay the mortgage, said dodgy landlord refused a reference. I explained all to the letting agent for the next rental and the need for a reference was waived.

    Of course it helped that I'm an older lady and thus stereotyped as reliable and honest.
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    bouicca21 wrote: »
    Of course it helped that I'm an older lady and thus stereotyped as reliable and honest.
    whereas in reality you are.........????

    :rotfl:
  • A Landlord does not have to give any reference. Any more than a tenant has to provide a reference stating what Landlord is like (shame that's not a requirement#
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