Section 19 is a new provision that inserts sections 16N and 16P into the Housing Act 1988 to limit a guarantor’s liability for rent following the death of a tenant. These sections apply to guarantee agreements that started on or after the commencement date. Terms of guarantee agreements that purport to hold a guarantor liable for rent in these circumstances will be unenforceable.
Part 1: Tenancy reform Chapter 1: Assured Tenancies Section 19: Guarantor not liable for rent payable after tenant’s death Background