# Employer Reference An employer reference is often required when renting a property because it provides the landlord or letting agent with an independent assessment of the financial stability and reliability of a tenant. A reference from an employer can confirm employment status, salary, and length of employment, which can help a landlord determine if the tenant is likely to pay rent on time and take care of the property during the tenancy. It also helps to build trust between the landlord and the tenant, and can increase the chances of the tenant being approved for the rental property. The Keyholder platform provides an easy and transparent method for a tenant to request a reference and also for the employer to provide it. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.keyholder.ie/product-guides/agent-portal/screening/employer-reference.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.