I have seen my own credit report online at the Credit Report web site http://www.creditreport.co.uk but cannot find the answer to my question anywhere on their site. The credit agency services do not make it clear whether landlords are able to access credit reports on their tenants. Does anyone know exactly what landlords are able to search about tenants?

Hi -- Yes, landlords are entitled to see a prospective tenants credit report, scroll down the Eqifax link.

https://www.econsumer.equifax.co.uk/consumer/uk/sitepage.ehtml?forward=gb_elearning_credit11

• Potential lenders
• Landlords
• Insurance companies
• Employers and potential employers (usually only with your written consent)
• Companies you allow to monitor your account for signs of identity theft
• Any government agency (although they may be allowed to view only certain portions)
• Someone who uses your credit report to provide a product or service you have requested
• Someone that has your written authorisation to obtain your credit report

Generally when reference's are being taken your landlord will have this reviewed. I wouldn't expect them to view it again unless you re-sign your tenancy.

Shanks