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DPS Scheme question

Hi
I have asked a letting agent to transfer one of my tenants deposits into my DPS account, as I am not sure they will re issue the PI when the AST moves to a periodic.,( not even sure they know they have to)
Do I need to inform the tenant of the transfer to my account from the letting agents?
Tried DPS on Fri, told to take legal advice.
I am a LandLord,(under review) so there!:p

Comments

  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    What harm will it do to tell the tenants? Do so - it is their money after all!

    Re-issue PI then you are covered.

    I assume you are self-managing the property? If not, given your concern about the agent's competance, why not?

    Letting Agents (Tips for selecting, and tips for sacking them)
  • jjlandlord
    jjlandlord Posts: 5,099 Forumite
    If your agent is holding the deposit as stakeholder he cannot transfer the deposit anywhere without the tenant agreeing to it.
  • fishpond
    fishpond Posts: 1,022 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 18 January 2015 at 11:57AM
    Should have said --its custodial
    I am a LandLord,(under review) so there!:p
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