{"id":31975,"date":"2018-08-17T14:57:58","date_gmt":"2018-08-17T14:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/?p=31975"},"modified":"2025-05-07T14:31:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T14:31:39","slug":"rental-guarantor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/rental-guarantor\/","title":{"rendered":"Rental Guarantor: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When signing a rental lease, it is common for the landlord to ask the tenant to provide a guarantor. Also known as a &#8220;caution&#8221; in French, this <strong>physical guarantor<\/strong> is a person who commits to paying the tenant\u2019s debts if they fail to meet their obligations. Therefore, understanding the role of the guarantor is essential to securing a rental agreement.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>What is a physical guarantor?<\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>physical guarantor<\/strong> is a person who signs an agreement to guarantee the payment of rent, charges, or repair costs if the tenant defaults. It may be a parent, a friend, or any trusted individual.<\/p>\n<p>Acting as a guarantor is a <strong>legally binding commitment<\/strong>. Indeed, it can have serious financial consequences. The guarantor becomes responsible for the tenant\u2019s rental debts if the tenant fails to pay. Therefore, it is crucial to assess one&#8217;s financial capacity before accepting this role.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Who can act as a physical guarantor?<\/h2>\n<p>The guarantor must be a <strong>legally capable adult<\/strong> with <strong>stable income<\/strong>. In practice, landlords often require that the guarantor:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resides in France<\/li>\n<li>Has a net income at least 3 times the rent<\/li>\n<li>Is not in debt or in a financially unstable situation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Usually, the guarantor is a parent or relative of the tenant. However, choosing a guarantor should be carefully considered, as the responsibilities are significant.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>The guarantor agreement: a mandatory signature<\/h2>\n<p>To be valid, the guarantor must sign a <strong>guarantor agreement<\/strong> (or \u201cact of guarantee\u201d). This document may be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Included directly in the lease<\/li>\n<li>Established as a separate document<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The guarantor agreement must include the following mandatory information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The amount of the rent and charges<\/li>\n<li>The terms of rent revision<\/li>\n<li>The duration of the commitment (fixed or open-ended)<\/li>\n<li>A handwritten statement from the guarantor confirming they understand the nature and scope of their commitment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffb Since the ELAN law, the agreement can also be signed electronically, making remote procedures easier.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Can the guarantor withdraw?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, but only in certain cases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the duration is <strong>fixed<\/strong>, the guarantor remains committed until the agreed end date and cannot withdraw earlier.<\/li>\n<li>If the duration is <strong>open-ended<\/strong>, the guarantor may cancel their commitment by registered letter. However, the commitment remains valid until the end of the current lease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Therefore, it is important to read the guarantor agreement carefully before signing.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>physical guarantor<\/strong> plays an essential role in rental agreements. Indeed, it reassures the landlord and makes it easier for tenants to access housing. In 2025, this commitment remains strictly regulated by law. That is why it is important for both the tenant and the guarantor to fully understand the implications before signing.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Thinking of staying a bit longer?<\/h2>\n<h3>Looking for a place to rent in France?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lodgis<\/strong> offers a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodgis.com\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">furnished apartments<\/a> in Nantes.<\/p>\n<h3>Need moving tips?<\/h3>\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/location-meublee-astuces-logement-impeccable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our guide<\/a> with tips for a <strong>well-organized furnished rental<\/strong>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When signing a rental lease, it is common for the landlord to ask the tenant to provide a guarantor. Also known as a &#8220;caution&#8221; in French, this physical guarantor is a person who commits to paying the tenant\u2019s debts if they fail to meet their obligations. 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