Riddiculous deductions from deposit?

Confusedandneedhelp

dominoman wrote: »

I could be wrong but I thought the landlord could only claim for costs incurred, not for costs that might or might not ever be incurred in future.

The LL claims for the 'loss' incurred, not the cost.

So if you had a brand new table when you moved in and broke it, the LL does not have to replace this (cost), but may charge for the damage (loss), as they have lost the use of this.

Confusedandneedhelp

lucie707 wrote: »

Also, they are asking for my permission to carry out these works, so I'd assume no work had been carried out yet...but a new tennant has already moved in. I presume they haven't moved someone in and told them it's going to be freshly painted in a few weeks...so im wondering if it's going to be done at all? I'm guessing that's no business of the dispute services though?

They are asking your permission, because it means you agree to the costs.

bebewoo

Don't agree to anything, do not give permission for anything, and dispute all of the damage.
9 times out of 10 the TDS sides with the tenant so unless you're unlucky you'll get the deposit back.
Do not admit to ANY of the damage, no matter how small as then it gets into a negotiation which will drag on for months.

princeofpounds

I disagree.
A priori the light bulb is the most reasonable one, and IMHO the one most likely to be accepted (unless the place is wrecked of course).

I agree with that.

Also, they are asking for my permission to carry out these works, so I'd assume no work had been carried out yet...but a new tennant has already moved in. I presume they haven't moved someone in and told them it's going to be freshly painted in a few weeks...so im wondering if it's going to be done at all? I'm guessing that's no business of the dispute services though?

Correct. The LL is under no obligation to actually do the work, so don't bother dwelling on that.