Tenant referencing in Dudley
For landlords and letting agents letting in Dudley: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Dudley
Dudley borough is part of the Black Country, with Victorian terraces built for its industries, large post-war council-built estates and inter-war suburbs such as Kingswinford and Halesowen. Stourbridge has more Victorian and Edwardian villas. Past mining and limestone workings under parts of the borough mean some homes have suffered subsidence, and canals run through many neighbourhoods.
The income a tenant needs in Dudley
We check that a tenant’s yearly income is at least 30 times their monthly share of the rent, and that a guarantor earns at least 3 times the yearly rent they guarantee, with enough disposable income left each month to pay it. At Dudley’s average rent:
Income comes from the most reliable source: the salary the employer confirms, then payslips, then what was declared, checked against three months of bank statements.
| Monthly rent | Tenant needs a year | Guarantor needs a year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average home, one tenant | £858 | £25,740 | £30,888 |
| Shared by two | £429 each | £12,870 each | £15,444 |
| Shared by three | £286 each | £8,580 each | £10,296 |
Landlord licensing in Dudley
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people. A borough-wide Article 4 direction since 15 September 2023 means turning a house into a small HMO needs planning permission.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Dudley
- Add the tenancyThe property, the rent, the move-in date and the applicant. Their link is emailed at once.
- They apply on their phoneFive years of addresses, work, 3 months of bank statements, payslips and ID, in about 10 minutes.
- We contact the refereesTheir employer, current and previous landlord, by email, automatically.
- You get the reportEvery check, the income from every source, and how we reached the outcome.
Where people rent in Dudley
Dudley town
DY1, DY2Victorian terraces near the centre and large post-war council-built estates.
Netherton
DY2Terraced streets and post-war estates in a former industrial area.
Brierley Hill
DY5Victorian terraces, post-war estates and newer flats near the Merry Hill centre and Waterfront.
Stourbridge
DY8Victorian and Edwardian terraces and villas, with inter-war semis around the town.
Halesowen
B62, B63Inter-war and post-war semis and estates, with some older terraces near the centre.
Kingswinford and Wall Heath
DY6Mostly inter-war and post-war semis and detached houses.
Sedgley and Gornal
DY3Older stone and brick cottages in the villages and post-war estates.
Cradley Heath
B64Victorian terraces from the chain-making era and later estates.
Coseley
WV14Terraces and post-war estates in a former mining and canal area.
Postcode districts: DY1, DY2, DY3, DY5, DY6, DY8, DY9, B62, B63, B64, B65, WV14
Tenant referencing in Dudley: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Dudley?
£14.99 per applicant with Rentwick, the same for tenants and guarantors, paid by the landlord or agent. Tenants in England can’t be charged for referencing.
What income do tenants need to rent in Dudley?
At Dudley’s average private rent of £858 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £25,740 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £30,888 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Dudley?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people. A borough-wide Article 4 direction since 15 September 2023 means turning a house into a small HMO needs planning permission. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Dudley?
The applicant applies on their phone in about 10 minutes. We email their employer and landlords straight away, so most references are back within a few working days, depending on how quickly the referees reply.
What does the reference check?
Three months of bank statements, payslips, income from every source, the employer, current and previous landlords, five years of addresses and a credit check, with AI comparing every document with the application.
For tenants: Private tenants with disrepair or unsafe conditions can contact Dudley Council's private sector housing team.