Petition · past parliament
Establish a guarantor scheme for people seeking private tenancies
Closed
12 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should set up a scheme to act as a guarantor to new renters who have no guarantors for whatever reason. This will help people who can afford to rent privately but cannot get a guarantor to get a home so that they do not become homeless.
At this time of the coronavirus an increasing number of people are being rejected as tenants because they lack a suitable guarantor for the rent despite having the financial means to pay the rent. This adds to the homelessness crisis, particularly among young people.
Timeline
| 13 Nov 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 May 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Closed
Opened
13 Nov 2020
Closed
13 May 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.