Tenant tracing service
A Leading UK Tenant Tracing Company with Advanced Ex-Tenant Location Services
Find UK People® provides a fast, reliable tenant tracing service—locating most absconded ex-tenants within 7 days of instruction. Trusted by landlords, letting agents, and property managers, our service combines experienced tracers with advanced live tracing technology and access to Credit Reference Agency data.
With a high success rate, our tenant tracing service delivers accurate results by leveraging extensive datasets and proven investigative methods—making it a dependable solution for locating former tenants across the UK.
Why people choose us
No trace, no fee
If we don’t find your subject you don’t pay a penny.
60 day guarantee
Check your results Free of Charge for up to 60 days.
Fast 7 day service
Results in 7 days, in most circumstances.
Reliable results
Results that are accurate and can be relied upon.
Tenant tracing explained
No Find, No Fee tenant tracing
Find UK People® specialises in fast, accurate ex-tenant tracing for landlords, typically locating former tenants within 7 days. While many tracing agents rely on outdated systems that can take up to 12 weeks, our approach combines expert investigators with live data from UK credit reference agencies and other trusted sources.
This allows us to provide quicker, more reliable results without compromising on accuracy. Once we receive the ex-tenant’s name and last known address, our team uses advanced algorithms to analyse credit agency data, cross-referencing it with regularly updated alternative sources to confirm their current residential address. We also assess historical address patterns to build a clear, traceable profile.
All tracing is conducted in full compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act, and all data is handled securely and ethically. Our service is backed by our no trace, no fee guarantee and is trusted by landlords, letting agents, and property managers across the UK to recover rent, resolve disputes, or re-establish contact with former tenants.
For portfolio landlords or volume instructions, our batch tracing service provides an efficient, cost-effective solution to locate multiple gone-away tenants to their current address.
Frequently asked questions
Is tenant tracing no trace no fee?
✅ Peace of mind!
All of our tenant tracing services operate on a strict no trace, no fee basis — meaning you won’t pay anything unless we successfully locate the individual.
There are no charges if the trace is unsuccessful. However, once a report has been completed and delivered, it is considered final and non-refundable, as it reflects the full findings of our investigation at the time of search.
This policy ensures both transparency and confidence in the quality of our service.
What information do I need to complete a trace?
ℹ️ We don’t need much!
All you need is the persons name and either their old address or date of birth.
How long does the trace take?
💨 7 days fast!
Normally just 7 days and a maximum of 30 days.
Is the information guaranteed?
✅ Peace of mind!
All of our supplied information is guaranteed for 60 days and we will recheck it free of any charge during this period if you need some further validation.
Why do landlords need to trace a tenant who has left their belongings?
💰 Helps you reconnect!
Landlords often need to trace former tenants who leave belongings in the property to meet legal and practical obligations:
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Legal Compliance
Landlords are required to take reasonable steps to notify the tenant before disposing of abandoned items. Tracing the ex-tenant ensures this duty is fulfilled. -
Limiting Liability
Attempting to locate the tenant protects the landlord from claims of wrongful disposal or damage to personal property. -
Minimising Disruption
Abandoned items can delay re-letting or inconvenience new tenants. Prompt contact allows the landlord to clear the property efficiently. -
Maintaining Professional Standards
Proactively notifying the ex-tenant supports good practice and helps maintain a positive reputation.
Our tenant tracing service locates the ex-tenant’s current address quickly, allowing landlords to make lawful contact and manage abandoned belongings properly.
Why does a landlord need to trace an ex tenant?
💰 Helps you recover a debt!
Ex-tenant tracing is an essential tool for UK landlords when a former tenant has disappeared without settling debts or leaving proper contact details. It supports:
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Debt Recovery
Helps landlords locate ex-tenants to pursue unpaid rent, service charges, or damage costs through legal action. -
Legal Proceedings
Enables proper service of legal documents, such as court claims or notices relating to tenancy breaches. -
Risk Management
Provides insight into the tenant’s history, supporting future reference checks and informed letting decisions. -
Abandoned Property Handling
Allows landlords to contact former tenants regarding left-behind possessions, ensuring legal compliance.
Tracing an ex-tenant ensures landlords can enforce their rights, recover losses, and reduce the risks of repeated tenancy issues.
How do you trace an ex tenant?
💻 Online research experts!
Tenant tracing is the process of locating a former tenant to establish their current residential address. At Find UK People®, we use a combination of verified data sources, investigative techniques, and expert analysis to trace individuals quickly and lawfully.
Here’s how the process works:
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Initial Data Review
We begin by reviewing the ex-tenant’s details—such as name, date of birth, and last known address—to create a profile. -
Database Searches
Using UK credit reference data, electoral roll records, and other proprietary sources, we identify address links and movements. -
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Social media and online presence are analysed to support the trace, where lawful and appropriate. -
Verification
All leads are cross-referenced and verified using multiple data points to ensure accuracy.
Every trace is conducted in compliance with UK GDPR and industry best practice. Results are typically delivered within 7 days and backed by our no trace, no fee guarantee.