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Returning tenants deposit

tony58_3
tony58_3 Posts: 55 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
hi, 6 months ago i rented out my first house, i secured the deposit using the DPS, in april the tenant is moving out. now in terms of returning the deposit, how do i go abbout it?? to the best of my knowledge the tenant applies for the deposit back?? apparantly he has some paper work asking to do that. but obviously i wanna make sure everything in the house is tip top, so do i wait for him the empty the house? and inspect the house and then allow the deposit to be released?

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  • 00ec25
    00ec25 Posts: 9,123 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    what do you not understand about the comprehensive guidance on the DPS website itself???
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    tony58 wrote: »
    ..... so do i wait for him the empty the house? and inspect the house and then allow the deposit to be released?
    No as soon as you know the date the tenant is due to move out you return the deposit in full.

    Errr.... or....
  • DVardysShadow
    DVardysShadow Posts: 18,949 Forumite
    You have got a signed entry inventory haven't you?
    Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam
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