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# [Can my guarantor back out?](https://housinghand.com/help-and-advice/can-my-guarantor-back-out)

 Written by [admin](https://housinghand.com/help-and-advice/author/admin) | Mar 18, 2025 1:54:04 PM

No, once the Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreement and the Guarantor Agreement have been signed, Housing Hand is legally bound to the guarantor agreement for the fixed term of the tenancy. 

A guarantor can only withdraw before signing the Guarantor Agreement. Once signed, the agreement is legally enforceable and cannot be cancelled. 

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