Deposits, rent in advance, admin fees and guarantors

💰 Renting a Home – What You Might Need

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

👥 What is a Guarantor?

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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