A Renter’s Guide To Taking On A Property

You've found a property to rent and you are one step closer to becoming a tenant. Here, Collas Crill property expert Michael Morris provides advice on how to secure the right property, deal with tenancy agreements and inventories and understand your rights and duties as a tenant, whether you're looking at a studio, a flat or a house.

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The first thing that your landlord will want to do (after taking a deposit) will be to make sure that you are going to be a good tenant and that you will be able to pay the rent. If you are not able to obtain all of the information they are looking for (for example you may not have rented before) or if any of the references suggests that you might be a risk to the landlord, you may be asked to provide a guarantor (who will normally need to provide their own references). The guarantor will be liable to the landlord should you either fail to pay the rent or damage the property.