Compliant with UK Renters' Rights Act

Rent in the UK without a UK Guarantor

Deposit your academic year's rent into a secure, ring-fenced escrow account. Your landlord is paid in full, on time, every month — while your funds stay legally protected until they're due.

Cost Simulator

5% Escrow Fee
Monthly Rent
Duration
Core Rent (Escrow):
Platform Fee (5%):
Total Payable:
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Legal Compliance

The International Student Guarantor Problem, Solved

Under the UK Renters' Rights Act, landlords cannot demand more than one month's rent upfront — yet international students without a UK-based guarantor often still face rejection. Open Guarantor offers a compliant, voluntary alternative.

1

Voluntary Escrow Deposit

Student voluntarily deposits full tenancy funds into a ring-fenced client trust account, signing a binding tripartite agreement.

2

Guaranteed Landlord Acceptance

We issue an instant Certificate of Escrow Funds to letting agents and landlords, proving 100% rent backing without credit friction.

3

Monthly Automated Payouts

On the 1st of every month, our automated ledger releases exact monthly rent directly to the landlord's UK bank account via BACS.

Comparison

How Open Guarantor Compares

Feature Open Guarantor Escrow Traditional Guarantor Services 12 Months Upfront Cash
Legal Under Renters' Rights Act ✓ 100% Compliant ✓ Compliant ✗ Banned / Restricted
Platform Cost Low 5% Flat Fee 8% to 12% non-refundable 0% (high scam risk)
Landlord Default Risk 0% (Funds in Escrow) Claims delay / friction 0%
Fund Safety Ring-fenced Client Trust No escrow protection Landlord holds 100% directly

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Set up your tenancy escrow in minutes and move forward without a UK guarantor.