HOLD A TENANCY - USUALLY 18YRS.

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive would usually require a guarantor before giving a tenancy to a person under 18, private and social landlords may also require a guarantor.

The social services department will sometimes arrange to be guarantor. This can happen when a young person in care leaves a children's home to move into a flat. Youe may be entitled to housing benefit to help with the cost of rent.