What is joint and several liability (and why it matters more than you think)

A group of five students gathered in a bright, modern shared kitchen with white cabinets, having a discussion around a laptop on the dining table. The diverse group includes students working together, with drinks and notebooks visible, representing housemates collaborating and making important decisions about finding suitable second year accommodation after their first year in university halls.

If you’re moving into a shared house or flat – whether as a student, young professional, or just trying to split costs – you’ll probably need to sign a tenancy agreement with your housemates. Everything seems simple enough… until you see the phrase “joint and several liability.” It might just sound like legal jargon, but […]

Rent Guarantor vs Rental Guarantee Insurance: What’s the difference

A professional letting agent or landlord in a pink shirt, viewed from behind, hands over keys to a smiling young couple at the doorway of a bright rental property. The happy tenants - a man in a dark t-shirt and a woman in a blue and white striped shirt - receive the keys, representing the successful letting process where landlords have considered financial protection options like rent guarantee insurance vs rent guarantor to safeguard their rental income.

Collecting rent from tenants and covering monthly outgoings are understandably the biggest concerns for a landlord.  Two popular options are a rent guarantor or rental guarantee insurance; both of which can be implemented at the start of a tenancy agreement to support both tenants and landlords by underwriting any financial losses incurred if a tenant […]

What is a guarantor for rent? 

A miniature grey house model with a dark roof and illuminated yellow windows, positioned next to a white 'FOR RENT' sign on a post. The scene is photographed with a soft, blurred background suggesting a rental property market context. This image relates to rental guarantor services, explaining what is a guarantor for rent - typically someone who agrees to cover rental payments if a tenant cannot meet their obligations.

When renting in the UK, you are often asked to provide a rent guarantor. Put simply, this is a person who is prepared to be responsible for your rent, should you get behind on your rent payments. The term may seem daunting, but we’ve pulled together all of the important details and information that you […]

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