Introduced in 1933 by the Local Government Finance Act 1992, council tax is imposed on households in Britain based on the number of people living in the property and what its value would have been on April 1st 1991 (2005 in Wales). From this, the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) will give your home a valuation band which determines how much you will be required to pay. Use this quick link to find out which band your property belongs to. 

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A guarantor acts as a safety net, stepping in to cover rent or property damage costs if the student tenant fails to meet these obligations. By agreeing to be a guarantor, someone like Alex's mother, Elizabeth, legally commits to cover not just Alex's potential missteps, but also those of his housemates in certain agreements.

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A monetary remedy is possible where a landlord has not followed the legal procedures in place regarding the protection of a tenant’s deposit.

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A Landlord does not have to take a deposit but here are some reasons why it could be a good idea.

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