Tenant referencing in Rutland
For landlords and letting agents letting in Rutland and Oakham: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Rutland
Rutland is England's smallest county, almost all rural, with Oakham and Uppingham as its only towns. Much of the older housing is built of local limestone and ironstone, often thatched or with Collyweston slate roofs, and many villages are conservation areas. Private renting is below the national average; a large part of the rented stock is family houses near the barracks at Cottesmore and Edith Weston, and cottages in the villages. Prices are high for the East Midlands.
The income a tenant needs in Rutland
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 Rutland’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 | £969 | £29,070 | £34,884 |
| Shared by two | £485 each | £14,535 each | £17,442 |
| Shared by three | £323 each | £9,690 each | £11,628 |
Landlord licensing in Rutland
Selective licensing: None found.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme found: the council's housing standards service (shared with Peterborough City Council) runs the national mandatory licence for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households, and local reports say Rutland has very few, if any, licensed HMOs.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Rutland County Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Rutland
- 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 Rutland
Oakham
LE15The county town, with stone cottages and terraces in the centre and later estates and new-build homes around it.
Uppingham
LE15A stone-built market town with period houses and flats, and homes linked to the school.
Cottesmore
LE15A village next to Kendrew Barracks, with stone houses and blocks of former service family homes.
Edith Weston
LE15A village by Rutland Water near St George's Barracks, with stone houses and former military housing.
Ketton
PE9A limestone village near Stamford with stone cottages and some post-war houses.
Empingham
LE15A village of stone cottages and farmhouses on the eastern side of Rutland Water.
Great Casterton
PE9A small village near Stamford with stone houses and some newer homes.
Langham
LE15A village outside Oakham with stone cottages, a few farm conversions and newer infill.
Postcode districts: LE15, LE16, PE9
Tenant referencing in Rutland: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Rutland?
£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 Rutland?
At Rutland’s average private rent of £969 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £29,070 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £34,884 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Rutland?
No additional HMO licensing scheme found: the council's housing standards service (shared with Peterborough City Council) runs the national mandatory licence for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households, and local reports say Rutland has very few, if any, licensed HMOs. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Rutland County Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Rutland?
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: Tenants with disrepair, damp or safety problems can contact Rutland County Council's housing standards team (run with Peterborough City Council), which can inspect homes and take action against landlords.