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How to Stop Being a Guarantor on a Rental

Check the guarantee; you may be bound until the tenancy ends.

How to Stop Being a Guarantor on a Rental Residential Property Services in London

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Renting · Guarantors

Leaving a guarantee

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In short: Whether you can stop being a guarantor depends on the guarantee's wording. Some guarantees let the guarantor give notice to end liability for future rent, often from the end of a rent period; others last as long as the tenancy, including periodic continuation. With tenancies now periodic under the Renters' Rights Act, guarantees without an exit clause can run on indefinitely, so read the deed carefully. The landlord may agree to release you if a replacement guarantor or other security is offered. Take legal advice if unsure.

Frequently asked questions

Can I just withdraw?

Only if the guarantee allows it.

Am I liable for rent arrears already owed?

Usually, yes.

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