Tenant's deposit
Your deposit to the landlord
Most private landlords want a deposit of several hundred pounds before you can move in to a rented home.
This is to cover them in case there's any rent arrears, damage or disputed bills when you leave.
Find out what to do before you hand over the cash, and what 'deposit protection' laws say the landlord must do with it . . .
Contents of Tenant's deposit
- Your deposit to the landlord (this page)
- Paying the deposit
- Tenancy deposit protection
- If the landlord doesn’t protect your deposit
- Getting the deposit back when you move out
