Before you move into a rented home, the landlord might ask for:
📦 Deposit – money you pay in case something gets damaged
💵 Rent in Advance – money for the first few weeks or month
📝 Admin Fees – money for paperwork (some places don’t charge this)
👤 Guarantor – someone who promises to pay the rent if you can’t
If you don’t earn much money, the landlord might ask for a guarantor.
This is someone who:
🏠 Owns their own home or
💼 Earns enough money to help with rent if needed
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