TENANCY DEPOSIT CLAIMS
Can I Make A Tenancy Deposit Claim?
When you pay your tenancy deposit to your landlord or letting agent, they cannot simply keep it in their own bank or savings account. They must follow a strict set of rules, which are bound by law in the Housing Act 2004. Breaking these rules could lead to a claim for compensation worth many times the value of the deposit.
There are 3 deposit schemes in England & Wales. Your landlord must use one of them must be used to protect your deposit. They are DPS (Deposit Protection Service), MyDeposits or the TDS (Tenancy Deposit Scheme). They have to do this within 30 days of you paying the deposit, and it must be protected for the duration of your tenancy. By not telling you they protected your deposit, even if they did, they are in breach of the rules, which could be grounds for compensation.
If you did not get confirmation of your deposit going into a scheme within 30 days of paying it, let us know by completing our online form, now.
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One of our Solicitors will look at your situation and tell you if they think you have a case.
Making a claim is simple. With just a few details you can start the process.
We will go through your circumstances and help find out if you have a case.
Starting a deposit protection claim is simple and you are not charged anything unless you win.
You are only charged after the claim has been won and you have your compensation!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I make a tenancy deposit claim if I no longer live at the property?
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How do I know whether I have a tenancy deposit claim?
There are various ways a landlord can be in breach of their obligations. This includes not protecting your deposit in time, not protecting it at all or not telling you they protected it. The first thing to consider is whether or not you were told the deposit is protected within 30 days of paying it. You can also check whether or not the deposit is registered with any of the three available schemes (TDS, DPS and mydeposits). We can help you do this.
Can I make a claim with a Room Rental Agreement?
Unfortunately not. You need to have a tenancy agreement to make a tenancy deposit claim.
How much can I get from a tenancy deposit claim?
How much you can receive depends on how many “breaches” your landlord, or previous landlord, has made. However, it can add up to many multiples of the initial deposit value.
How much will I be charged?
You will not be charged for assessing your case. We proceed with your claim on a No Win No Fee basis. If your case loses, it won’t cost you anything. You only pay when your case is successful and the cost would be deducted from any compensation you receive.
How do I start a tenancy deposit claim?
Simply complete our online application form by clicking on the button below. This is the first stage of your claim where you could receive compensation. one of our Solicitors will contact you.