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Tenancy deposit return
Ovaltine55
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Hi,
I will be moving out of the flat I have been renting for the last 14 years as the landlady is selling the flat. Can anyone advise if I will entitled to ask for return of my deposit? thanks
I will be moving out of the flat I have been renting for the last 14 years as the landlady is selling the flat. Can anyone advise if I will entitled to ask for return of my deposit? thanks
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Why do you think you wouldn't be entitled to have it returned?0
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It's your money, not landlord's. (in law) If landlady wishes for any deductions she must either agree them with you (you don't have to agree) or go through deposit scheme adjudication process
Just because she's selling doesn't mean the tenancy ends nor that you have to leave. Has she served you any formal notices (eg a section 31).
Probably about 6 months to evict you if you decline to depart until court order/ bailiffs.
She may wish to ££__ encourage you to depart....
Artful, Landlord since 20000 -
Thanks . I've managed to find somewhere cheaper so will be moving out end of the month. I just wasn't clear about what happens to the deposit. I realise there will be wear and tear after 14 years but it's been my home so I've looked after it. Thanks again.0
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You need to return the property in the same condition, less wear and tear. After 14 years, total redecorating is to be expected, but the place needs to be clean. So mucky ovens, stained loos and ripped wallpaper or dented plaster need dealing with. Take photos of everything, including down the loo pan.
Was there an incoming inventory? Is the deposit secured in a scheme.If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing1 -
After 14 years as a landlord I'd expect no deductions, unless clearly daft damage.
i.e. would need complete redecorating, new flooring, probably new furniture.0 -
you are not liable for wear and tear, the landlord is. You are only responsible for actual damage you may have caused, or if you fail to clean to the same standard it was in when you moved in.See
Post 3: Deposits: Payment, Protection and Return.
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