Member

My noble friend asked whether the Government would issue guidance to landlords as to when a guarantor request would be appropriate. While I recognise the concerns which underlie this question, we currently have no plans to publish guidance on the use of guarantors—although, as I said, I will consider whether we need to give further guidance on when that may be discriminatory. This is because there is no one-size-fits-all approach to determining whether a tenancy will be sustainable. Landlords must be able to make informed decisions when selecting tenants. Good landlords assess tenant suitability in line with each individual’s circumstances and do not apply blanket policies to their tenant assessment process.