10 plain-English guides on referencing and guarantors for England landlords, written for the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
10 guides on referencing and guarantors
What is a tenancy guarantor in England? A plain-English guide to the definition, role and exactly what liability a guarantor takes on under a periodic tenancy.
21 Aug 2026 · 12 min readTenant referencing explained for England landlords: the checks it covers, Right to Rent, affordability, consent and why it matters more after the RRA 2025.
17 Aug 2026 · 13 min readHow a tenant credit check works in England, what it reveals about CCJs and bankruptcies, and how to run one lawfully with consent in 2026.
16 Aug 2026 · 14 min readHow to reference a tenant in England step by step in 2026: ID, Right to Rent, credit checks, affordability, references, guarantors and a fair decision.
12 Jul 2026 · 14 min readA guarantor is uncapped but unpredictable; RGI is a fixed cost that pays from 1–2 months' arrears, up to a ceiling. Costs, triggers, when to use both.
25 Jun 2026 · 12 min readGuarantor service vs personal guarantor compared for England landlords: cost, enforceability, exclusions and risk under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
25 Jun 2026 · 13 min readA free, RRA-compliant guarantor agreement template England landlords can adapt, plus the clauses a deed of guarantee must include to be enforceable.
24 Jun 2026 · 14 min readWhat a tenancy guarantor agreement template must include to be enforceable in England in 2026, and how a deed of guarantee works with periodic tenancies.
24 Jun 2026 · 14 min readThe Renters' Rights Act renting discrimination ban: 'No DSS' and 'no children' rules for England landlords, what's banned and what referencing stays legal.
24 Jun 2026 · 12 min readWondering 'do I need a guarantor for tenancy' decisions? Learn when an England landlord should ask for one in 2026, the factors that justify it and the limits.
21 Jun 2026 · 13 min read