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Problem with deposit
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The contract says it is an AST - if that helps?0
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The contract may well say "AST" but in law, if the total rent exceeds £25k per annum then it cannot be an AST and the tenancy deposit regulations are not applicable.The contract says it is an AST - if that helps?
You have to return the property in the same condition as when let, save for fair wear and tear. Make sure you have the LL's address before your tenancy ends. Your LL cannot simply wriggle out of it all - he employed the LA, it's his responsibility to sort out that deposit return and take it up with the LA himself.
If the LL wants to make deposit deductions and you don't agree with them, you have the option of proceeding to court. Take photos of everything , incl your final meter readings, before you move out and keep any receipts for any cleaning /gardening etc.
Your Uni/college should have an accomms officer/welfare adviser who can help and you can also talk to the tenancy relations officer at the local Council: there will be one who deals only with private sector rentals.0
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