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Verbal agreement

Started by joerack, June 30, 2022, 11:25:54 PM

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joerack

Hello all
I'm going to see a room where the landlord isn't interested in signing a contract. I'm happy as I need a 3 months let and few landlords would accept, let alone an agency.

As it's my first time renting, I need to know if this so called Verbal contract gives me rights to a Uk address (to open a bank account, for example). I've read the "Tenants Without A Written Contract" article from the website.
I just don't understand in this case scenario, how is a date issued of me moving in? Maybe writing it in the wire transfer reference?
Also I'd like to pay beforehand. How can I be assured I won't get evicted out of the blue?

Thank you