Guarantor Agreement Template
A guarantor agreement gives the landlord recourse to a third party — often a parent — if the tenant fails to pay rent or breaches the tenancy. It must be properly drafted to be enforceable.
What this guarantor agreement covers
- The obligations being guaranteed
- The extent and duration of liability
- How the landlord can claim
- The guarantor's rights
- Interaction with the tenancy
When you need a guarantor agreement
- Letting to students or first-time renters
- Tenants who don't meet affordability checks
- Adding security to a tenancy
The legal framework
Understanding the law behind a guarantor agreement helps you use it well. Here is the key UK legislation that applies:
Frequently asked questions
How long does a guarantor remain liable?
It depends on the agreement. With periodic tenancies, careful drafting is needed to define when the guarantee ends.
Does a guarantor need independent advice?
It's good practice. A clearly drafted agreement that the guarantor understands is more likely to be enforceable.
How Legal Lift helps
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