# Guarantor might fail checks

**URL:** <https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/guarantor-might-fail-checks/11500>\
**Category:** Tenant Discussion\
**Created:** [3 May 2020 07:23 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/guarantor-might-fail-checks/11500 "2020-05-03T07:23:25Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Kevin15](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/kevin15/32/3871_2.png) [@Kevin15](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Kevin15)\
**Post date:** [3 May 2020 07:23 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/guarantor-might-fail-checks/11500/1 "2020-05-03T07:23:25Z")

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Hi

Just after advice I’ve seen this house I really like to rent passed all the checks which was good. But the landlord to be is asking for a guarantor. I’ve provided which a friend of mine is willing to help but if he fails the checks what can I do anyone else got any advice? I’ve noticed people on here have mentioned paying a few months rent in advance but that won’t be an option for me. HELP!!!

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**Author:** ![Colin3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/colin3/32/450_2.png) [@Colin3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Colin3)\
**Post date:** [3 May 2020 08:17 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/guarantor-might-fail-checks/11500/2 "2020-05-03T08:17:14Z")

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Find the best friend who wont fail the check

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**Author:** ![John45](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/john45/32/515_2.png) [@John45](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/John45)\
**Post date:** [3 May 2020 13:00 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/guarantor-might-fail-checks/11500/3 "2020-05-03T13:00:29Z")

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Also, negotiate: tell your prospective landlord you are reliable and a failed reference does not mean a failed tenant: sell yourself!

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**Author:** ![system](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/system/32/11_2.png) [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\
**Post date:** [9 August 2022 12:50 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/guarantor-might-fail-checks/11500/4 "2022-08-09T12:50:12Z")

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