Guarantor For New Tenancy.

[Theland]

Is it illegal for a landlord to demand a home owning guarantor for a new tenancy?

[Mamyalynne]

I think it is.

https://england.shelter.org.uk/legal/housing_options/paying_for_accommodation/guarantors

[woofgang]

mamya that link appears to say that its legal

[ABerrant]

Landlords/rental agencies must assess the creditworthiness of any potential guarantor and it is not illegal to stipulate property ownership within the specific requirements of making such an assessment.

[Mamyalynne]

I misread the question as 'Is it legal' - sorry.

[ToraToraTora]

no, those requiring a guarantor can specify their criteria for accepting said guarantor.

[Peter Pedant]

I think it is legal
I cant think of any reason why it should not be:
discrimination, unfair clauses

[I have to say that I go much more for local reputation. I dont use agents as they were crap when I did. The only reason why I have had a guarantor, is so I can say , 'rent arrears, I wont sue if you get them out...]

[BagPussAA]

I have often had to have a guarantor for renting a property as my credit history has been poor in the past (made bankrupt about 8 years ago).

[TonyV]

When I was in similar position landlord wanted a large deposit - 3 months rent.