Guarantor criteria

Guarantors may be requested for a tenancy application to ensure the landlord/ agent has someone to pay the rent should renters default. If you are required to provide a guarantor you will be notified by email and in-app.

Review the information below and ensure you have a suitable guarantor willing to guarantee the tenancy agreement.

Guarantor criteria:

• Must be UK-based. If you do not have a UK based guarantor please click here.
• Must earn at least 36x the monthly rental income per annum in order to cover the renter's rent.
• Must not have any active CCJs or any satisfied CCJs within the last 3 years.

For steps on how to request a guarantor please visit How to invite a guarantor 

How can a guarantor fail referencing?

Below are a number of reasons a guarantor could fail referencing:

• If the guarantor does not meet the income affordability.
• If they have variable employment such as temporary or casual employment.
• If they have been self-employed for less than 3 months or cannot provide sufficient proof of income.
• If they have a negative credit history.
• If their residency and ownership at the addresses provided cannot be proved.
• Information on the application is found to be fraudulent.