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Posted in The basics.

Tenancy Security Deposit: A 5-minute guide for landlords

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 Last updated 10/11/2022
Tenancy Security Deposit
Summary
  1. What is a security deposit, and how much can I ask?
  2. When is it paid?
  3. Do I have to charge a deposit?
  4. How to calculate a deposit
  5. What is the deposit protection scheme?
  6. What do I need to know about deposit protection law?
  7. What are the penalties for not abiding by the deposit protection law?
  8. What schemes can I use?
  9. Must I hand the deposit over to the scheme?
  10. How to avoid disputes with your tenants
  11. Do I need to return the whole deposit and how long do I have to do this?
  12. Can I charge for referencing during a tenancy application?
  13. If new laws mean I have to take pets can I charge a higher deposit?
  14. Tenancy Deposits: Things to remember

You’ve made the ideal investment and have furnished your rental property. You’ve checked the references of your soon-to-be tenant. But you also want to take a security deposit to protect yourself from any damages down the line. Here’s the lowdown on what you need to know.

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How Can A Landlord End A Tenancy In The UK?

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 Last updated 12/09/2023
Tenancy Contract Types
Summary
  1. Do Tenancies End On The End Date?
  2. The Legal Process
  3. Mutual Agreement
  4. Section 21 Notice
  5. Tenant Eviction (Section 8 Notice)
  6. Surrender Of Tenancy
  7. Other Clauses
  8. Tips

In an ideal world, no landlord would ever have to end a tenancy early. Unfortunately, however, we don’t live in an ideal world, and as a result, ending tenancies early is something that both landlords and tenants have to be prepared for. Given that it happens so often and for so many reasons, there’s a lot of confusion out there when it comes to what the specific precedent needs to be in order to comply with UK law. A single Google search throws up thousands upon thousands of results, meaning that for landlords and tenants both, the topic can be overwhelming at times.

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