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Fireflyaway
Fireflyaway Posts: 2,766 Forumite
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in House buying, renting & selling
Might sound silly but I was surprised when I handed the house keys back that there were no questions, no forms to sign etc. So I'm wondering how my deposit comes back? Its with the tenancy deposit scheme.

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  • Guest101
    Guest101 Posts: 15,764 Forumite
    What does your tenancy agreement say on the matter?
  • Fireflyaway
    Fireflyaway Posts: 2,766 Forumite
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    I can't find it... Stupid I know but the new house is upside down. Nobody has asked for my forwarding address. I paid by bank transfer or debit card, I can't even remember that. I'm guessing the agents contact me with the result of the check out inspection then maybe something happens?! Just wondered what's happened to others.
  • Guest101
    Guest101 Posts: 15,764 Forumite
    Fireflyaway wrote: »
    I can't find it... Stupid I know but the new house is upside down. Nobody has asked for my forwarding address. I paid by bank transfer or debit card, I can't even remember that. I'm guessing the agents contact me with the result of the check out inspection then maybe something happens?! Just wondered what's happened to others.



    In general they'll do a check out, send to LL, who'll advise whether to release deposit or make a claim. You then either accept or reject.


    Phone them and ask if you want to be sure.
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    have you checked the procedure with the relevant deposit protection scheme?
  • m0bov
    m0bov Posts: 2,783 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I don't think you can get the deposit back without a forwarding address. Did you take photos of the property before you left? Get a receipt for the keys? Meter readings?
  • Guest101
    Guest101 Posts: 15,764 Forumite
    m0bov wrote: »
    I don't think you can get the deposit back without a forwarding address. - you can.... Did you take photos of the property before you left? Get a receipt for the keys? Meter readings?

    Meter readings are nothing to do with LL or agent...
  • Fireflyaway
    Fireflyaway Posts: 2,766 Forumite
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    I'd be very surprised if the LL doesn't find something to moan about, she seems that sort. Found it weird that the agents were so casual. The check out inspection thing was done Saturday so I guess its early days.
  • m0bov
    m0bov Posts: 2,783 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Guest101 wrote: »
    Meter readings are nothing to do with LL or agent...

    I never said they were! :D
  • mrginge
    mrginge Posts: 4,843 Forumite
    Guest101 wrote: »
    Meter readings are nothing to do with LL or agent...

    Probably best to lay off the pot for a while guest.
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