A rent guarantor agreement template that supplements any tenancy agreement, including assured periodic tenancies under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Used to bring a third party onto the hook for rent and other tenant obligations.
What this document is
A guarantor agreement is a separate contract between the landlord and the guarantor, alongside the main tenancy agreement. It binds the guarantor to pay rent and any other sums due if the tenant defaults.
Common scenarios: students, young professionals on first tenancies, tenants with limited credit history, or tenants whose income falls below the affordability threshold.
What's covered
- Rent arrears, including any rent payable after Section 8 notice has been served.
- Damage to the property beyond fair wear and tear.
- Other breaches of the tenancy agreement that result in financial loss.
- Legal costs of enforcement (subject to the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977).
What you still need to do
- Carry out affordability and credit checks on the guarantor — not just the tenant.
- Provide the guarantor with a copy of the tenancy agreement before they sign.
- Get the guarantor agreement signed as a deed (witnessed) for maximum enforceability.
- Keep the original signed copy and send the guarantor their own.