why do letting agents require a PPS number?

leeni · 14-08-2010 10:01PM #1

why do letting agents require a PPS number from a prospective tenant? what personal information can they access by having this number?

Cathmandooo · 14-08-2010 10:49PM

It's needed to register you with the PRTB, no need to give it until you're signing a lease. Landlord can't do anything with the number other than put it on the prtb form.

leeni · 15-08-2010 08:07PM

thanks a milion. jnst thought it was a strange thing for a letting agent to ask!!!

Victor · 16-08-2010 07:49AM

They aren't allowed ask for it.

For PRTB registration, you need to fill in the details (PPSN included) and sign the form, so it can't be that.

Cathmandooo · 16-08-2010 09:35AM

Victor wrote: »

They aren't allowed ask for it.

For PRTB registration, you need to sign the form, so it can't be that.

In my experience they ask you to have it with you next time they see you for you to fill it into the form. I'd say that's where the 'asking' comes into it, or maybe they want to have the form typed up and ready to be signed?

testicle · 16-08-2010 09:57AM

Victor wrote: »

They aren't allowed ask for it.

For PRTB registration, you need to sign the form, so it can't be that.

Question 15 on the registration form is the Tenant's PPSN...

Victor · 16-08-2010 10:23AM

Post edited. I realise it could have been taken different ways.

why do letting agents require a PPS number?

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