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Gaurantors

As a gaurentor, does my rent liability go if a landlord gives notice to Tennant and the notice period has passed? 

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  • Slithery
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    No. Your are on the hook until the tenancy ends.
  • oldbikebloke
    oldbikebloke Posts: 1,096 Forumite
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    edited 8 March 2020 at 2:27PM
    your liability ends only when the tenancy ends

    notice from the LL does not end the tenancy, only a court can do that

    of course if the tenant moves out at the end of the notice period then yes, the tenancy has ended and so has your liability - subject to rent being paid up to the end date of course.

    is the guarantee for the rent only, or any you also liable for any damages not covered by a deposit?
  • Morbier
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    As I see it, as long as the tenant is occupying the property (and liable to pay the rent) then you, as guarantor, are also liable.  You say that the notice period has passed, so I'm assuming the tenant is still in residence?  If so, he's still subject to the terms of his tenancy agreement.  
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  • theartfullodger
    theartfullodger Posts: 15,988 Forumite
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    It depends on the exact wording of YOUR guarantee and also if landlord/agent has followed the right procedures.  See e.g.

    Many guarantees are not legally enforceable although some guarantors will pay up as worried about court action.

    Don't just pay up when asked..

  • greatcrested
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    The reples above are generally true, but the exact wording of the Deed of Guarantee, or guarantee agreement, need to be known. Please quote.
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