Introduction – Can Landlords Request A DBS Check On Tenants?
As a landlord, ensuring the safety and security of your property is important, so some may wish to find out more about a potential tenant’s history. One way of doing this is through DBS checks, which will provide some information on their criminal history.
Can Landlords Request a DBS Check on Tenants?
The highest level of DBS that can be requested by landlords on tenants is a Basic DBS check. However, this is not a legal requirement, and tenants are not obliged to undergo one.
This means that you cannot deny someone housing solely based on their refusal to undergo a Basic DBS check.
How Can Landlords Request A DBS Check on Tenants?
Landlords that are set up as an organisation can request Basic DBS checks through officially registered Umbrella Bodies, like Aaron’s Department. Once registered, they can request checks for any potential tenants, as long as they have their permission.
What Is A Basic DBS Check?
A Basic DBS check provides a filtered list of an individual’s convictions and conditional cautions from the Police National Computer (PNC) that are considered unspent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
How Much Is A Basic DBS Check?
A Basic DBS Check costs just £18 (DBS fee) +£5.45+VAT (Admin Fee) at Aaron’s Department. You can reduce the Admin Fee to as little as £3.11 by taking advantage of our free admin credit scheme.
Conclusion – Can Landlords Request a DBS Check on Tenants?
Landlords can request a Basic DBS check on potential/current tenants, but it is a legal requirement. Tenants are not obliged to comply with this request. Housing cannot be denied due to not undergoing a DBS check.
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John Schofield-Antoncich
John has processed more applications than days he has been alive, and has become the DBS expert. Got a question? He knows the answer!