Tenant References and Guarantors
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When Does Guarantee End? / Giving Notice
Having a guarantor for a tenancy which is often a family member, is one of the best things to do when letting property as a landlord. However, when a tenancy, including an assured shorthold tenancy, goes into periodic, it is possible in cases for a guarantor to give notice. This article explains the position that the guarantor should give adequate notice, and we attempt to define "adequate".
Extent of Guarantors Obligation
The case Associated Dairies v Pierce [1983] 1 E.G.L.R. 45 per May L.J helpfully explained the extent of a guarantor's obligations:
Must a Guarantor Agreement Be Made as a Deed?
There must be an offer, acceptance and consideration for a valid contract. Consideration is something of economic value
Deeds Guarantors Witness Signatures Notice to Quit Possession and Double Rent
Thompson v Thorpe and Taylor-Thorpe Leeds County Court 13 December 2012 2QT33017 a case about granting an assured shorthold tenancy, witnessing a deed of guarantee, double rent, mesne profits, possession, and tenants notice to quit given by one to a landlord.
How to Obtain a Charging Order
This page offers guidance on obtaining a charging order, including completing form N379.
Taking a Guarantor
Tenants can default in paying rent, and landlords may protect themselves by taking a guarantor.
Death of a guarantor
In Basch v Stekel [2001] L. & T.R. 1, B and S entered into a commercial lease whereby premises were let to S's company with S acting as guarantor of the company's obligations under the lease
Release of Guarantor During the Term
This guidance looks at cases where a guarantor (surety) was released from their obligations during the lease term.
When Does Guarantee End? / Giving Notice
Having a guarantor for a tenancy which is often a family member, is one of the best things to do when letting property as a landlord. However, when a tenancy, including an assured shorthold tenancy, goes into periodic, it is possible in cases for a guarantor to give notice. This article explains the position that the guarantor should give adequate notice, and we attempt to define "adequate".
Extent of Guarantors Obligation
The case Associated Dairies v Pierce [1983] 1 E.G.L.R. 45 per May L.J helpfully explained the extent of a guarantor's obligations:
Must a Guarantor Agreement Be Made as a Deed?
There must be an offer, acceptance and consideration for a valid contract. Consideration is something of economic value
Deeds Guarantors Witness Signatures Notice to Quit Possession and Double Rent
Thompson v Thorpe and Taylor-Thorpe Leeds County Court 13 December 2012 2QT33017 a case about granting an assured shorthold tenancy, witnessing a deed of guarantee, double rent, mesne profits, possession, and tenants notice to quit given by one to a landlord.
How to Obtain a Charging Order
This page offers guidance on obtaining a charging order, including completing form N379.
Taking a Guarantor
Tenants can default in paying rent, and landlords may protect themselves by taking a guarantor.
Death of a guarantor
In Basch v Stekel [2001] L. & T.R. 1, B and S entered into a commercial lease whereby premises were let to S's company with S acting as guarantor of the company's obligations under the lease
Release of Guarantor During the Term
This guidance looks at cases where a guarantor (surety) was released from their obligations during the lease term.
When Does Guarantee End? / Giving Notice
Having a guarantor for a tenancy which is often a family member, is one of the best things to do when letting property as a landlord. However, when a tenancy, including an assured shorthold tenancy, goes into periodic, it is possible in cases for a guarantor to give notice. This article explains the position that the guarantor should give adequate notice, and we attempt to define "adequate".
Extent of Guarantors Obligation
The case Associated Dairies v Pierce [1983] 1 E.G.L.R. 45 per May L.J helpfully explained the extent of a guarantor's obligations:
Must a Guarantor Agreement Be Made as a Deed?
There must be an offer, acceptance and consideration for a valid contract. Consideration is something of economic value
Related Forms
Application Form Declaration / Disclaimer
If you wish to use our tenant referencing service, we require the prospective tenant or prospective guarantor to have signed a declaration allowing us to conduct the appropriate tenant referencing checks.
Application for Accommodation
We now have an online application tool for prospective tenants to complete online applications.
Granting of Tenancies Template
This granting of tenancies sheet is what we provide to answer 90% of all questions asked. It is particularly useful if you have a lot of people viewing at once
Solicitor or Accountant Reference Template
This template is for requesting a reference from a prospective tenant's solicitor or account (or any other body).
Successful Application Letter
This word template lets prospective tenants know that their application has been approved.
Application Accepted Subject to Conditions
This template allows a landlord to accept an application subject to specified conditions.
Unsuccessful Application Rejection Letter
This letter politely informs the prospective tenant that their application for the property has been unsuccessful.
Landlord Reference Letter to New Prospective Landlord
This template letter is a suitable reference to provide to any future landlord. It is in Rich Text Format (RTF) so can be used on any word processor including Microsoft Word
Application Form Declaration / Disclaimer
If you wish to use our tenant referencing service, we require the prospective tenant or prospective guarantor to have signed a declaration allowing us to conduct the appropriate tenant referencing checks.
Application for Accommodation
We now have an online application tool for prospective tenants to complete online applications.
Granting of Tenancies Template
This granting of tenancies sheet is what we provide to answer 90% of all questions asked. It is particularly useful if you have a lot of people viewing at once
Solicitor or Accountant Reference Template
This template is for requesting a reference from a prospective tenant's solicitor or account (or any other body).
Successful Application Letter
This word template lets prospective tenants know that their application has been approved.
Application Accepted Subject to Conditions
This template allows a landlord to accept an application subject to specified conditions.
Unsuccessful Application Rejection Letter
This letter politely informs the prospective tenant that their application for the property has been unsuccessful.
Landlord Reference Letter to New Prospective Landlord
This template letter is a suitable reference to provide to any future landlord. It is in Rich Text Format (RTF) so can be used on any word processor including Microsoft Word
Application Form Declaration / Disclaimer
If you wish to use our tenant referencing service, we require the prospective tenant or prospective guarantor to have signed a declaration allowing us to conduct the appropriate tenant referencing checks.
Application for Accommodation
We now have an online application tool for prospective tenants to complete online applications.
Granting of Tenancies Template
This granting of tenancies sheet is what we provide to answer 90% of all questions asked. It is particularly useful if you have a lot of people viewing at once
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Online Application Form for Prospective Tenants
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Tenant Referencing
Obtain quick tenant and guarantor assessments online. Check suitability, get a tenancy score, and check for undisclosed addresses and CCJs.
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