Rental Reference Letter
Need a rental reference from a previous landlord, an employer or a personal referee? A clear, truthful reference for a rental application, written from facts the referee knows, that the referee reads, agrees with and signs. Saves your referee the writing.
What this document does
- Written in your referee's voice, from facts they know: how they know you, for how long, and what happened.
- For a landlord: the address, dates, rent, paying on time and the condition of the home, only as your referee confirms them.
- For an employer or a personal referee: your role and dates, or specific examples, with no made-up praise.
- Includes their contact details so the agent can check the reference.
- Your referee reads it, agrees with every word and signs and dates it.
- You read it first, then download it for your referee to read and sign. Nothing is sent to anyone else.
What we'll ask you
Plain-English questions, one at a time. No legal knowledge needed — if you don't know an answer exactly, your best estimate is fine.
- Has the referee agreed to give this reference, and will they read it and sign it before it is used?
- Who is the referee?
- What is the referee's full name? Just the name.
- The referee's role or connection, and their business if any.
- Who is the reference for? The full name of each person applying.
- Who should it be addressed to? The agency or landlord's name if you know it; otherwise write 'Property Manager'.
- What does the referee know? How they know the applicant and for how long, and the facts: for a landlord, the address, dates, rent, whether it was paid on time and the condition of the home; for an employer, the role, dates and reliability; for a personal referee, specific examples.
- The referee's phone number or email, so the agent can check the reference.
- Is there anything the referee does not want to say? You can skip this.optional
- You review it first · Nothing is sent to anyone else
- 2 free amendments included
- All Australian states and territories
- Stripe secured · 256-bit encrypted
From your answers to a finished Rental Reference in three steps
Answer 9 quick questions
Who signs, what is agreed and the key terms. Plain English, one question at a time.
We write it, calmly and clearly
Your Rental Reference Letter is written from your answers in plain English, in the tone you choose, then formatted as a clean one-page PDF. Usually ready within about five minutes.
Review, confirm, receive
The draft lands in your dashboard for you to read. Change anything that isn't right (two free amendments), confirm it, and we email you the final PDF. Nothing is sent to anyone else.
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No card required until the end. No account needed to start.
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Everything about the Rental Reference Letter
How much does the Rental Reference cost?
A flat $29 AUD, including GST. There is no card required to start, no subscription and no hourly rate. You see a summary of your answers before you pay.
How long does it take?
There are 9 questions, which take a few minutes to answer. The letter is usually ready in about 5 minutes after payment, any time of day.
Is it sent to anyone?
No. You read it first, then download it for your referee to read and sign. Nothing is sent to anyone else.
What if something is wrong?
Your referee reads it first and can change anything before they sign. It must say only what they know and agree with.
Can I write my own reference?
No. The reference is from your referee, in their words and signed by them. It says only what they know and agree with, and includes their contact details so the agent can check it. We only prepare it once you confirm your referee has agreed to give it.
Who signs it?
Your referee. The letter has a signature and date line for them. They read it first and can change anything before they sign.
Does it work in my state?
Yes, anywhere in Australia. It is a plain reference letter, so it does not mention any law. It is dated in your own time zone.
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A few quick questions and your Rental Reference Letter is ready in minutes. No card required until the end.
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