Are you a person looking for affordable housing in London?  Maybe you have heard about the concept of Property Guardianship but not quite understanding the difference between guardianship and a tenancy agreement. 

Well, you are not alone. So let’s clear up any confusion. Guardians are not tenants. Guardians sign a Licence Agreement not a Tenancy Agreement. Guardians are professional working people who are responsible for the security of the building in which they move into.

What are a few important differences between a Licence Agreement and a Tenancy Agreement? 

There are a few key differences, let’s mention some: 

• Guardians pay a licence fee, not rent.
• A Guardian DOES NOT own the property, nor do they have exclusive possession of any part of that property. 
• Guardians live under a weekly rolling contract and have the right to 28 days notice to vacate. 
• Global Guardian Inspectors and their contractors are permitted to enter the building, at any time, without notice. They will always knock first, but if there is no answer they will access the building using their key set.
• Guardians do not have the right to run a business from their property.

How can you become a Guardian? 

If you wish to find out more about the duties of a Guardian or how to become a Guardian, visit our website https://global-guardians.co.uk/