Deposit protection and deductions

skevvybritt

dimbo61 wrote: »

You lived in the property for nearly 4 years and the LL wont return your deposit IN FULL or PART?
Fair wear and tear over 4 years
Was the property like new when you moved in ? Brand new carpets, kitchen, bathroom ETC?
Did the LL do a proper signed inventory with photos ?
Did you take photos or any damage or problems, dirt when you moved in and OUT
Did you use a letting agent and did the LL do any repairs ( good LL!)

In part - they're claiming £350 plus agents fees. It was a state when we moved in, and it was worse when we moved out, due to inappropriate decoration (e.g. using whitewash to paint the bathroom).
There are inventory reports, but the quality and level of detail of the check in and check out are completely different.
We took photos moving out, but not in. There were no repairs done.

Does this help?

skevvybritt

tbs624 wrote: »

The necessary forms plus guidance on court fees can be found here.

You can apply to the court for the LL to be ordered to pay towards your costs. Note too that if you are on a low income there is help available with the fees

Thanks very much - which form do we need? Can they help with this if I go to my local county court?

skevvybritt

G_M wrote: »

How to make a claim under £5000

The fees involved in making a small claim

Assuming you win your case you will claim back any fees you have paid.
You also get the amount you claim (deposit)
You also get any penalty imposed (eg between 1 and 3 times the deposit)

This is great - would you still advise me not to go ahead with the courts?

Many thanks for all your advice