Getting rent deposit back

tbs624

sdavies2009 wrote: »

Is there a way I can if the address is registered under a DPS? I don't have a pin number or anything as I wasn't given one when I moved in.

Its whether or not your deposit was registered for that address - input relevant info here:

https://www.depositprotection.com/is-my-deposit-protected

http://www.thedisputeservice.co.uk/is-my-deposit-registered.html

http://www.mydeposits.co.uk/tenants/get-started/check-your-deposit

sdavies2009

Hmm... Nothing has been found on any of them...

tbs624

rentergirl wrote: »

Always, always fight things like this: via small claims, but first by making it plain that you are going to fight! Letting agents will always be cheeky, and will try and charge you for what seems like nothing (I HATE it when normal household 'dust' needs a hit squad of professional cleaners in Hazmat Suits...and the tenant must pay.)

If the property was provided without a layer of "normal household dust" at the start of the tenancy (and the LL can adequately show this to be the case) then the LL is entitled to expect a similar standard on the Ts exit and to charge the outgoing T for getting it cleaned , if the T has not done the job. Unfortunately most cleaners will have a minimum charge.

tbs624

following on from post 13 - in which case you now write to the LL ( keeping a copy) Head the letter "Letter before Action". Refer to the property address, the tenancy dates, the amount of deposit paid, to whom it was paid and on which date.

Briefly mention your previous attempts to get your deposit back ( dates, who spoken to etc) State that you left your room in the same condition as originally supplied to you , less fair wear and tear, if you did. What else you say depends on whether there was a jointly signed inventory from your tenancy start and whether you want to challenge the proposed deduction.

Say that you understand that the LL has a legal obligation, under the Housing Act 2004 Ss213-215, to scheme register your tenancy deposit and to have provided you with the scheme's "prescribed information" Add that you have now checked with each of the 3 tenancy deposit schemes and found that they have no record of your deposit.

Finish by asking them to return your tenancy deposit ( or its balance) to you within 7 working days, after which time you will proceed to the small claims court if necessary. Tell them that your claim will include a request for court costs.

sdavies2009

Ah, thank you for all your help! Everything out there regarding deposits and schemes and estate agents seems so confusing but I feel much better now!

AndyGuil

tbs624 wrote: »

No the OP won't get back more than the deposit. She is no longer a T at the property.

If the deposit was not registered then they can take the LL to court and get the original deposit plus 3 times more back.

sdavies2009

Ah, I just remembered, I think I was on a joint tenancy. Does this change anything?

sdavies2009

Ooh, I have just found it. It is registered after all, but for the full amount (all 3 tenants including myself). Will this make it easier/harder to get back? Sorry for all the questions, but I just want to make sure I can get my money!

AndyGuil

That will make it easier. You need to apply to the scheme holding the deposit for your portion.

sdavies2009

Thank you everyone! It's been really helpful! At least now I know what I can say to the landlord and know what I'm on about!