Rent Guarantor Scheme
Many private landlords and estate agents require tenants to provide a rent guarantor who will be required to pay rent should the tenant fail to do so.
If you do not have a guarantor in the UK, you may be asked to pay all or some of your rent in advance (usually between 6 and 12 months rent).
We have recently been made aware that the YourGuarantor scheme has closed. If your accommodation has been issued under the scheme, this will continue to be honoured in line with the terms and conditions of the guarantee. For further information contact info@yourguarantor.com
Care leavers and estranged students
The University of York operates an in-house Rent Guarantee Scheme open to UK students who are either care leavers, estranged from their parents, or have exceptional circumstances (where there are no alternative UK guarantors available and where the student has explored all other options, including properties that do not require a guarantor).