Parents & Guardians
We understand the ups and downs of letting properties to groups of young people, and the concerns you may have in being asked to guarantee them and their friends. This is understandable, and we're here to answer any questions you might have. You can find a full description, location map, pictures, energy performance certificate and other details of any property right here on the site.
INFORMATION FOR GUARANTORS
Under the terms of a joint contract, all contract holders are jointly and legally responsible for the property, rent and any bills. If a student leaves the property during the fixed term, they are still legally a contract-holder. If someone wishes to end their contract early, we ask the landlord what options are available. Often, they will give the remaining students the opportunity to find a replacement, as well as advertise the room ourselves, to help find a replacement. The person who has left will be responsible for paying their rent until such time that we can end their part of the contract. Legally, all contract holders are responsible for ensuring the full rent is paid. Should someone fail to pay, then the remaining contract holders would also be responsible. We appreciate that this may seem off-putting to guarantors; however, from experience, the matter has always been resolved before this becomes necessary.
Should someone withdraw due to medical reasons or as a result of failing their course, we will ask the landlord to release the contract holder from their tenancy due to factors beyond their control. However, the decision will ultimately be the landlords', and we can only act on their instructions. In most cases, they will seek a replacement before releasing anyone from the contract.
Please note that this is standard procedure in student lettings across the UK and is not specific to Dafydd Hardy. Our Student Department manages many of the properties on behalf of the landlord, so any queries the contract holders or guarantors have throughout the term will be dealt with by us. Please rest assured that we will endeavour to assist should anyone withdraw or fall into rent arrears.