If you wait until the end of the 6 months you may pay more. Should I go through a solictor? The 1x to 3x can be a crap shoot, there is culpability, for example if they had an agent and the agent contract clearly specified that the agent took responsibility for the protection of the deposit and all the legal obligations (e.g.PI) . You also need to inform your tenants fully of the details of their deposit protection within 30 days of receipt. That was something suggested by one of my Beta testers who said she did not really understand what section 21 was all about. With regard to the validity of the S21, it is valid if any breach has been rectified prior to service of S21 notice. To be in compliant with the Section 213 Housing Act 2004, any money taken from a tenant as a security deposit must be protected in a Government approved scheme with in 30 days of receiving it. As you have a live case and these comments are public, I suggest you contact me via the forum private message system. Asad Khamisa”. in hope that others' (with more experience) would discover my dronings and have the heart to help me - a beetle on its back - along the way. However, there is a more serious problem, there are typically around 10,000 evictions a month in the UK, the Courts have been out of action since March so there will be a massive backlog. They got LivingRent involved, that made us sign a contract that both parties will not take matters to tribunal and sort it out. Do you still have to refund the money if the tenant owes you rent? Suggestion: just come clean, say you didn’t follow the proper procedures and you’re trying to rectify the situation. Failing to protect the tenancy deposit. All but three of the properties are now run (not very well) by a letting agent - something else I may well address as things develop. No wonder you "neglected" to secure it *rolls eyes*. It was bought brand new and was like a showhome. I took a deposit but didn't protect it. Either you pay compensation or face legal action. To cleanse your sins, feel free to read more about me and my blog. As a second question, as the pi has now been given correctly, can a s21 now be used? Hello, no idea if you are still replying to comments but i was wondering if you could help. Does anyone else have any additional tips to share? On my latest email to the landlord and agent regarding negotiation of deposit monies, I raised this, highlighting the required law etc and even suggesting around £120 taken off my deposit to end any dispute. 1) I can't seem to find the signed contracts for either AST, is that a problem? Even if you are usually super careful about protecting the tenancy deposit, there is always going to be just that once when you slip up. For landlords that are familiar with the legislation but have failed to protect your tenant(s) deposit for one reason or another, you’re in the right place. No matter what the reason: If you want to evict your tenant, the only thing you can do is refund the tenancy deposit money (nothing will protect you against a claim for the penalty). Is this something we should bring up to help reclaim our deposit? My questions are really what should I do next? None. I did not protect the tenant’s deposit, can I still serve a section 21 notice No, if the deposit was not protected, then you will not be able to serve a section 21 notice. What seems to move a judge to go for a larger / smaller pay out? 3. If I were pressing a claim I would be confidently using this, although I know of a few where it was rejected. Each case is individual and there are numerous case law decisions that lead to different outcomes. No this is NOT a disgraceful stupid law, this is an essential law, right now it is about perfect, there is a deterrent and it is working. Any of the above sound depressingly familiar? If it’s of any consolation (which it probably won’t be), the law was specifically changed in the Housing Act 2004 to allow tenants to sue the agent as well as the landlord for the penalty for non compliance of protecting the tenancy deposit. Are you willing to help one last time, Oh masterfully salty one? The 3 tenancy deposit schemes are Deposit Protection Services, My Deposits and Tenancy Deposit Scheme. The Barrister raised the error and defended the case on that defect only, the case had to be resubmitted, the Barrister sought costs to date for defending the defective case and got £2k against the tenant, plus Court Costs were lost. The tenant has 6 years, easily set to from when they became aware of breach. 2. We had a case recently where the Landlord’s agent forgot to protect the deposit for 3 tenancies, they protected it AFTER the tenant left and they took several months to return the deposit. ii) do I need to provide proof that all of us were living at the property, if so what would you recommend? https://www.tenancydepositscheme.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/TDS-Rules-for-the-Independent-Resolution-of-Tenancy-Deposit-Disputes-1.pdf. I am not clear what you mean when you say "I had tenancy agreement with the agent who was than subletting my property where the agreement came to an end in August 2020.". They left all there tenancy documents in thw property along with other rubbish inluding mattresses as extra people where living there. >> weekly roundups. The difficulty is that some small agents run their cashflow on the deposits of Landlords and are quite happy to phoenix their company, but if they are sole traders you can go after them personally. This is unbelievably common, which is pretty sad. I will not seek them pay bills and allow them to stay for sometime in property so they can find another decent property to live etc. At Shelter’s website, you’ll find links you can follow to check if your deposit is protected with them. You should definitely get advice from a qualified professional for any legal or financial matters. I am going to do this backwards because it is when a problem shows its ugly face that most landlords realise that they have screwed up, so let’s look at some of the most common scenarios (sadly, none of which will save you), and from my experience, when most landlords frantically start becoming concerned about their non-compliance…. The Court does not care about much, it is binary, you either protected it within 30 days or you didn’t. Which could be a very long time. It was originally launched a few years ago and I have recently updated it and moved it over to our new Landlord Law Services site. Once you put it in the scheme you will be able to give them the details. A Deposit Dispute will be referred to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) if a Deposit Dispute has been raised and you confirm they agree that the Deposit Dispute should be resolved by ADR. But left a lot of damage. I was also informed that the agent will secure my deposit but unfortunately I did not receive any evidence of this. I understand why you do not want to go to Court but when you have a Landlord who is unreasonable sometimes they need a bloody nose. Tribunal has asked me to pay £700 as lower end of penalty due to unintentional late deposit submission. They may not be a party to the claim but merely authorise your bringing the claim but that does not totally indemnify them. I can’t use section 8. You cannot just "say" you are bringing the claim on behalf of the other tenants. Getting your deposit back does not mean you looked after the property but more like the Landlord was half decent and not the sort to use your deposit as his or her redecorating fund. There’s a good chance your tenant isn’t aware of the tenancy deposit legislation or the ramifications of failing to comply. Its also great to use a refresher training for staff members. This case law can work for both Landlord and Tenant depending on their circumstances. I am really not seeking compensation, I just want my deposit back even allowing a 'fair' deduction of 100 pounds or so. when landlords try to make deductions over trivial and menial damages, which actually, quite often fall under, The second most common reason is failure to complete repairs promptly, or making repairs at all. There was no agency involved. The investment you make in this kit could save you thousands of pounds and help you to avoid loads of stress! So where do you stand in this case? I Haven’t Protected My Tenant’s Deposit, What Should I Do? Recently have left a small flat of which I have been a tenant for three years which is managed by a nationwide letting agency, this was my first time renting a property. We extended the leaving date a couple of times and eventually agreed on the 31st July. (I feel as if I've been mugged for my dinner money, by the school bully, and the headteacher!) I have private messaged you. Assuming this works, would you have to physically return and then re-receive the deposit to be completely safe? You say that you were "informed" they would secure your deposit, it is not your deposit it is the tenant's deposit, but this can help you if you have that in writing. Having expanded my property portfolio over the years, I now occassionally blog about my bitter life as a Landlord, so fellow Landlords (prospective, new, and seasoned) can learn from my few successes and frequent failures. I would also have potential protection against that because there was no Gas Safety Certificate on possession of the property, and the gas safety certificate now doesn't include the gas hob. I had a case around 6 months ago where a clerical error was made in the claim. I am not clear what you mean by agent not giving it back, is this "agent" really a tenant? For a general overview and background on tenancy deposits, please refer to the tenancy deposit guide. The agent is not picking up my calls and the office where they use to operate from is no longer there. For a deposit that was not protected for two to three tenancies it confirms that such cases are a serious breach. The final straw last week was the boiler breaking (same boiler which was broken the day we moved in), and being without electricity for 6 days with no heaters provided in the interim. 2) I need to get rid of my tenant but I can’t serve a Section 21 I am happy to help most tenants but your approach seems money grabbing rather than wronged. Then, surely, you may have been slow to register a second time, but they would only expect ONE time the deposit, because you have only breached the terms of ONE contract. The next step for you regarding the return of the deposit is to use the TDS arbitration service although you might find the rules slightly onerous. A security deposit assures you, the landlord, that the tenant will pay rent on time and abide by the lease. My tenant up till this point had been fine and had stated was moving out but 2 days prior to the end date decided not too. 4. I have contacted all of the agencies to 100% confirm that they were not protected, but all of the searches through their websites have come back blank. They have now asked for the details of the scheme in order to make the back payments. If your original tenancy expired or was replaced, you are liable for sanctions of up to 3x the deposit PER TENANCY. What if we cannot find a record of the original amount of deposit? I’m quite proud of the kit actually and I was delighted to see that most of my Beta testers liked it: Tessa’s “Deposit Error Repair Kit” is a must have course for both landlords and agents alike. At the time of letting it out to both tenants (Nov 2019) I had just had a baby and my father died just after so my head was all over the place. I am good friends with all of the former tenants so that is not a problem. If a case was won it would order that the Landlord paid sanctions to the parties not all of it to you. Your S21 notice was not legally valid anyway, so you are throwing away your Court Fee. I understand your concerns re: submitting collectively, though this is what we want to do, and I am happy to do this on behalf of the group. After the deposit is protected, the tenant must be given the Prescribed Information related to the protection of the deposit, also with in 30 days. Then maybe you should sign up to my FREE newsletter so you receive more like it! If you like what I do, you may want to consider supporting my addiction . That’s why it’s essential to ensure that your Letting Agent is a member of a Property Redress Scheme (legally required since October 2014) so at least you will have redress if they screw up. Thanks again. Avoid expensive high-street agent fees! They also considered the fact the the mistake was corrected, "In my judgement, however, the judge was entitled to regard the question of culpability as the most relevant factor in determining what order to make and was entitled to find that the culpability in this case fell at the lowest end of the scale for the reasons which she gave. Just to be clear, Flossy is the site owner, it is he with the wit. If I were the Landlord facing such a claim I would be writing to each tenant asking them to confirm that they were a party to the claim and were willing to take on the risks involved. mydeposits is a leading tenancy deposit protection scheme provider, authorised by the UK Government. The fact is that there is a psychological state of mind of a tenant in trouble, they tend to avoid comms if they do not have a solid offer but we need to get them before they are at the stage where they have just given up. I am trying again to reach you, following the 703 instructions, but thank you already for these very useful clarifications. Thank you I love your zesty, salty writing, and how you're trying to stand up for the beleaguered landlord! Mariam. If your landlord or letting agent changes during your tenancy your deposit still needs to be protected. You must give the tenant the deposit prescribed information too within 30 days. You should always seek advice from a qualified professional for any legal or financial matters. No it sounds like their flat is self contained and you do not share common things like kitchen and bathroom. Rented a house for almost a year and gave 1750 to dover house lettings agency as a deposit plus 300 agents fees. "agree that a Section 21 notice however still remains invalid unless the deposit is released". Girls moved into my property and I submitted my deposit as a reminder came from DPS 4 days after tenants moved in that no money has been submitted yet. Do you have any experiences to share regarding this matter, whether you’re a landlord or a tenant? Hi. This is very helpful. Questions... The problem is that if a poor tenant appeals the rejection it will not cost them a penny, but your costs will increase substantially. If the tenant remained after the term then a contract is created in law, it is called a Statutory Periodic Tenancy. I hope you have protected that deposit now. So the Agent is probably working from home, they may have gone bust or on furlough which means they are not allowed to even respond to emails or pick up the phone as it is considered work by HMRC. How much you face in sanctions will depend on how many tenancy agreements there were and the gravity of your failure. Sorry for the late reply, not been getting notifications from the site. Enclose an SAE and in a few days send it via email with a BCC to another email address and a receipt request in the email. found 2 girls on gumtree, they rented my property and paid me £1000.00 deposit. It also doesn't have to be protected if you rent privately and have an assured or protected tenancy. You may think you are more secure in holding onto your money but with an insurance backed scheme in the event of dispute it can be requested immediately. If you’re trying to get rid of a rogue tenant and you have grounds for eviction (e.g. I talk about what you should do about refunding the tenancy deposit money and provide letters, forms, and a checklist. The DPS have no part in Deposit Protection Claims except that if the parties do not agree to one or the other having the deposit paid to them and decide to go to Court over damages/rent arrears. I try my best to help others as much as possible. If a tenant does not give you a deposit there is no need to protect a deposit that does not exist. This case law does not mean that these excuses must always be accepted, it says that the District Judge has the right to decide on the scale based on the evidence before them. Contract came to an end end of August 2020 and the agent is not giving the property back to me and I am also not getting rent ie since March to date I have only received 50% of the rent. I think I have given you all the advice I can, which is to settle for yourself not bring claim for the group, but you are not taking my advice so there seems little point in adding more, this will be my last reply to you on this matter. One thing for sure, no matter how "difficult" tenants are they are worse once you have no relationship. find me on Twitter and join my Facebook page. Your landlord has to protect your deposit by … There are some obligations that can go through to superior landlords, there has been some recent cases where the intermediate landlord was a sham created to avoid this obligation, needless to say the Court saw right through it. As background, I've been renting for two years and living in a property in a terrible state of disrepair - the day we moved in the boiler was condemned and there was a gas leak. If you need any further help with feel free to use the details in comment 703 above to contact me via the forum. The defence had hired a Barrister, the tenant was represented by their local Solicitor who had very little housing law expertise. They will handle a claim for damages for free up to the amount of the deposit, otherwise you take the tenant to Court. Representing yourself is fine, but you may be up against a solid Barrister who ties you in knots. Dear David, I hope you are well. 1) My tenants are threatening me Just contact me via the forum, using the instructions in post 707 and let’s see if we can get this down to the minimum they are likely to get if they went to Court. At present landlords must protect a deposit with … 3) You say that any change of the law would most likely make it worse, but surely this is a disgraceful, stupid law, and there's an obvious fix: if the landlords have stolen a deposit, they should return it to the tenant - fair enough. Deadlines for protecting your deposit. The penalty does not affect your right to seek the damages on your tenancy. The full amount went to him at the beginning of the tenancy. By submitting your details, you agree to our. This website or its third-party tools use cookies which are necessary to its functioning and required to improve your experience. This blog page has been going a long time, the law has changed as many times plus they is a heap of legislation. All agreements are contractual so do not count on that exempting you. I am not clear what you mean by "I was not given the deposit"? All of the deposit and the rent came out of my account, with the other tenants transferring me the money rather than transferring it directly to the landlord. when I started this website. I have only telephone number. When you become a party to a claim you take on risk, living with you is one thing, allowing you to open them up to legal claim. I am sure I can help you negotiate a mutually beneficial outcome for you and your tenant. If you mean you did not give it back then you would make a claim with the deposit protection company you gave it to. If the amount exceeds the deposit then you can take them to Court otherwise best to leave it to the deposit company. I have had a deposit protection case for £36,000. If you agent was contracted to meet your legal requirements with regard to deposit protection, then they can be held responsible for your consequential loss if it was caused by their negligence. Customer: Se1 Assistant: What steps have you taken so far? I do not know how many times I have said this but NEVER RETURN THE DEPOSIT until the contract is ended, it is held for the performance of the contract and tough to get out of schemes anyway. Or - does the deposit have to be physically refunded to their account to be classified as refunded? Send it via recorded delivery at the least. Your thoughts and comments are much appreciated. Had I read your comment when you sent it I would have advised extending the existing contract BEFORE allowing it to go to SPT. guides, tips, tools and techniques to being a Landlord. So I suggest you contact me via the forum using the forum link below, Confirm the email (note hotmail/outlook addresses rarely work), Once fully registered and logged in use link below to see my profile and there will be an option bottom left of page to send me a private message, Thank you David Hi, I failed to protect my tenants deposit in a prescribed scheme as I didn’t realise my payment to insured scheme had failed. Hi, I mistakenly didn't protect my tenants deposit over a period of 3 years. In any negotiation one has to find what you can do for the other party, but it depends on at what stage a tenant finds out. A tenant does not have to confirm acceptance, the money is in the DPS and it is the DPS will decide what to do with it, their paperwork is evidence. Is that right? We (as a family) bought 12 properties back in 2004, many of which came with longstanding tenants. This can be an expensive loss, not just because of the compensation, but also if you actually need use the deposit to cover damages. This can be seen as mitigating the loss to the agent and once I check your paperwork you can inform them that you are holding them responsible. Find out about our professional deposit protection services for landlords, letting agents, businesses and tenants in the private rental sector. I also have quite a big section on the law. I honestly doubt that there will be new eviction proceedings before December and actual evictions before February. At the same time you do not want the Council poking their nose in because they may encourage a tenant to take the action so that the tenant gets the money which is means the Council can count is as income and grab 85% of it. Fill In The Form Below For a Free Callback Conversation I forgot to protect my tenant’s deposit. I am looking into the deposit as part of my deposit isn't protected - I initially paid £2,600 deposit, 6 weeks before moving in, plus one month's rent. Even if the Court makes a mistake and issues the papers (which I doubt) she will get advice and it will take 2 minutes to show the S21 is not valid. This is an important term and is in the text of the law relating to tenancy deposit legislation. What are the my legal rights as I do not have a signed contract. Also look at the LHA max rates for the area the property is in, again, you will not face any resistance to going to LHA rates which are in the 30th percentile. Again probably not worth it, I suggest you beg or borrow to get it paid within 28 days to avoid it going on the Credit databases for 6 years. Most claim firms will search online and see it protected (if you protect it NOW), it is only the tenant who will know the exact date but as long as you do not make a grab on their deposit they are likely to be fine. I appreciate a lot of what you have said. I am happy to take a look at the paperwork, but I suggest you contact me via the forum as these are public comments. Make sure your deposit is NOT more than 5 weeks rent as it would be a breach of Tenant Fees Act, also make sure you are licensed if it is a requirement of the property. The sanction goes to the tenant because it is they that has been wronged not the state, they lost the protection and were put at risk. Now 12 months later, - Answered by a verified Solicitor We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on … This project started 5182 bloody days ago. Note, I will not rush around because you waited until the last minute. The court will consider whether to direct the landlord to pay the deposit back to the tenant and could issue a penalty of up to three times the value of the deposit as compensation to the tenant. Do not give any favours on damage or arrears, these are things that can be leveraged in a claim. 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