Independent Legal Advice Recommended
A guarantor should receive independent legal advice before signing a guarantee deed. This ensures they understand their obligations and reduces the risk of the guarantee being challenged later.
Guarantor Application Form
(For prospective guarantor to complete)
Personal Details
- Full name: _________________________
- Date of birth: __________
- Current address: _________________________
- Time at current address: __________ years
- Previous address (if less than 3 years at current): _________________________
- Phone number: _________________________
- Email address: _________________________
- Relationship to tenant: _________________________
Employment and Income
- Employment status: Employed / Self-employed / Retired / Other
- Employer name and address: _________________________
- Job title: _________________________
- Length of employment: __________
- Annual gross income: £__________
- Other income (pension, rental, etc.): £__________ Source: _________________________
- Total annual income: £__________
Property Ownership
- Do you own your home? Yes / No
- If yes, estimated value: £__________
- Outstanding mortgage: £__________
- Estimated equity: £__________
Financial Position
- Do you have any County Court Judgments (CCJs)? Yes / No
- Have you ever been declared bankrupt? Yes / No
- Are you currently subject to an IVA or debt management plan? Yes / No
- Do you have any other guarantor obligations? Yes / No
Guarantor Requirements
To be accepted as a guarantor, you should typically meet the following criteria:
- UK resident
- Annual income of at least 2.5–3× the annual rent (£[amount] × 2.5 = £[amount])
- Good credit history (no CCJs, bankruptcy, or IVAs)
- Homeowner preferred
Consents
- Credit check consent: I consent to a credit check being carried out on me in connection with this application.
Signature: _________________________ Date: ___________ - Reference check consent: I consent to references being taken from my employer and/or previous landlords.
Signature: _________________________ Date: ___________ - GDPR consent: I consent to my personal data being processed for the purpose of assessing this guarantor application in accordance with the landlord's Privacy Notice.
Signature: _________________________ Date: ___________
Declaration
I confirm that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information may result in this application being rejected and may have legal consequences.
Signature: _________________________ Date: ___________
Full name: _________________________
Legal Note: A guarantor is jointly and severally liable for the tenant's obligations. The guarantee deed (a separate document) must be signed as a deed with a witness. Seek legal advice before relying on a guarantee.