In short What can a landlord deduct from a deposit comes down to seven legitimate categories: unpaid rent, damage beyond fair wear and tear, cleaning to return to check-in standard,…
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In short A deposit protection schemes comparison comes down to three approved schemes, DPS, TDS, and mydeposits, each offering a custodial product (scheme holds the money, free) and an insured…
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In short Most deposit disputes are won or lost at the check-in inventory, long before anyone reaches the check-out report. Cleaning alone accounts for more than half of all deposit…
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In short Tenancy deposit rules apply to every deposit taken on every assured tenancy: there is no minimum threshold, no exemption for short tenancies, and no exemption for trusted tenants.…
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In short How long can a landlord hold a deposit? Once a tenancy ends, landlords must return the undisputed portion within 10 days of the parties agreeing the deductions. If…
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