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Deposit Advice

Most landlords obtain a deposit from their tenant to safeguard their interests in case the tenant breaks any fixtures and fittings at the property, or if any of the tenant(s) obligations, such as payment of rent, are breached.

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Requiring a tenant to put down a potentially returnable deposit is a practical tool to safeguard your interests in the event of damage or breach of obligations by the tenant. Part or full retention of the deposit at the end of a tenancy however can be highly contentious and a common cause of disputes between the parties.

Where a deposit is obtained for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, there are rules in force which require landlords to place deposits received from tenants into a designated scheme within a certain time period. Failure to comply with the rules can have serious consequences for a landlord, including penalty claims being brought against them.

If you do become involved in a deposit related dispute, we have a skilled team that can provide you with up to date and comprehensive advice regarding tenancy deposits and who have successfully assisted many landlord clients in defending such claims against them.

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The housing team is well organised and personable. The fee earners have a good understanding of their cases and have good relationships with the local authority clients.

Nitika Singh gives strong leadership to the team and is ahead of anticipating and dealing with issues on complex cases.

Pamela Bachu is extremely experienced and is a very confident and capable pair of hands on any complex case. She has a realistic yet tenacious approach.