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Landlord asking for cash deposit

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  • perfect10
    perfect10 Posts: 455 Forumite
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    Thanks, apparently he has advertised flats before on Spareroom so known to them and there have never been any complaints, bad feedback etc, also now have a copy of the contract so can go through this too, have asked for details of rent deposit scheme and said I want a receipt when I pay.
    Really appreciate all the advice.
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  • theartfullodger
    theartfullodger Posts: 14,608 Forumite
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    anselld wrote: »
    .......... so I can't see a legitimate reason to request cash.
    Landlords may request cash as then they know for sure they have received the funds (assuming not forged currency).. whereas almost all other forms of payment (bank transfer, cheque, etc ...) are usually unwindable one way or another...

    Legal, but becoming increasing rare....
  • martindow
    martindow Posts: 10,221 Forumite
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    G_M wrote: »
    I agree.

    Make sure the receipt is clear what it is for:
    * LL name
    * property address
    * security deposit for tenancy
    * signature
    * date

    I would type this up to take along with you so it only needs to be signed by the LL.
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