Hello,

Wasn't too sure where to put this but i have been looking for places to rent and noticed at a few estate agents having a nice big box on the application forms stating "criminal convictions".

Now i am aware the through reference checking i can expect a credit check and having to supply recent wage slips, bank statements, references etc. but how would they go about checking for a criminal past?

The only legal info on the forms is with respect to the data privacy act, i really dont want to go disclosing my past any more than i have to and i dont even know what legal grounds they have to ask this; its not like insurance and material facts is it??


Has any one else had similar experience/advice they can offer?

Post Edited (link) : 29/10/2011 13:44:21 (GMT+1)