You'll also get your deposit back, though there may be money taken off for any damage you've caused or if you owe rent. You'll have to go to court to get any compensation but you'll probably win your case if your landlord should have protected your deposit. Find out more about getting compensation if your landlord didn't protect your deposit. If you're not sure, you can find out if your landlord should have protected your deposit. You can also get help from your nearest Citizens Advice.
If your deposit didn't need to be protected and your landlord refuses to give it back, you might have to take them to court. You'll have to pay court costs upfront but you might get them back if you win your case. If you lose, you might have to pay your landlord's costs - this could be for things like travel expenses and court fees.
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NHS and adult social care complaints Find out how to complain about your doctor or health visitor. It is important to be aware that you cannot request a return of a deposit until your tenancy ends. On the other hand, if your deposit is being held in a custodial scheme then you can request a return directly through this.
A landlord will usually carry out a thorough inspection of the property to check for any damages that could lead to deposit deductions. There is no fixed timescale within which a landlord needs to inform you of any possible deductions. However, if 10 days after requesting a deposit return have passed, you can raise a dispute through a tenancy deposit scheme and ask for the landlord to state any deductions within this.
If your deposit has not been returned following the end of your tenancy term, there are a number of ways you can attempt to expedite its repayment:. Ask your landlord or, if applicable, the letting agent or property management company in Hertfordshire , to return your deposit if they hold the funds. Either write to the relevant party, or send them an email requesting the return of your deposit. If your landlord paid your deposit funds into a deposit protection scheme, you can ask them to refund your money.
This usually happens within 5 — 10 days following your request. You or your landlord can request the protection scheme to either:. If your landlord protected your deposit funds using an insurance based scheme, a tenancy deposit protection scheme cannot refund your money. The Tenancy Deposit Scheme is only able to provide dispute resolution for matters concerning the deposit. If a tenant wishes to make a counter claim, they will need to take that matter to court.
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme regularly publishes case studies of previous disputes , and you can find our guide on how to submit a dispute here. We recommend that landlords, agents and tenants engage in open communication throughout the tenancy so that everyone is aware of their responsibilities and expectations so as to prevent disputes from arising.
For our landlord tips on best practice please click here , for tenant tips please view our tenant FAQ page. Rules surrounding returning a deposit If your landlord holds your deposit so should be protected in the Insured scheme , the landlord should pay your deposit back within 10 days of your request for the deposit to be returned.
The security deposit can be applied to unpaid rent if the tenant leaves before the end of the lease. The landlord can also keep the deposit if the tenant signs a lease but never moves in. Connecticut The security deposit must be returned within 30 days of when a tenant moves out.
If all or a portion of the deposit is being withheld, the landlord must provide a written and itemized list explaining why. Delaware Landlords have 20 days from the date that the tenant has vacated the premises to return the security deposit. If there are any deductions, they must also provide an itemized list. Florida The security deposit must be returned to the tenant within 15 days, unless it is being held as compensation for damages.
If any portion of the deposit is being held, written notice must be sent to the tenant's last known address. It must also include the reason why. If notice of a withheld security deposit is not given within 30 days, the landlord forfeits his or her right to it. The tenant can file an objection to the landlord's claim to the security deposit. The losing party is responsible for attorney's fees and court costs. Georgia Except for any damages, the security deposit must be returned to the tenant upon termination of tenancy.
Tenants may take their landlord to court if they feel their security deposit is being wrongly withheld. Hawaii The landlord has 14 days after the termination of the lease agreement to return the security deposit to the tenant. Unless the landlord can prove that the tenant vacated the property without informing the landlord in writing, an itemized list of charges and damages must be given. Evidence of the total cost to fix any damages is also required, such as estimates or invoices.
If the landlord does not provide written notice to the tenant in time, they can lose their right to the deposit. Either party can sue the other in small claims court if there is a disagreement about the retention of the security deposit. Idaho As long as the tenant has paid their rent and has not damaged the property beyond normal wear and tear, the landlord must return the tenant's security deposit within 21 days after the tenant has left the property.
Illinois Landlords have 45 days from the date the tenant moves out to return the security deposit. If, on the other hand, the landlord wants to keep part of the deposit, he or she has 30 days from the date the tenant moves out to give the tenant a written statement of damages, as well as each paid receipt.
Indiana The security deposit must be returned to the tenant within 45 days of the termination of tenancy. Landlords may also deduct from the security deposit for past rent and utilities due.
The security deposit must be sent to the tenant's forwarding address. The landlord must provide the tenant with a list of alleged damages within the day timeframe, or they forfeit their right to the deposit.
Iowa The landlord must return the tenant's security deposit within 30 days of the termination of the lease. If any portion of the deposit is withheld, the landlord must provide the tenant with a complete list of any damages, fees, repairs, or other expenses in addition to the remainder of the deposit.
Kansas If a portion of the security deposit is being withheld, the landlord has 14 days from the day the expenses for the damages were determined to return the balance of the deposit. The tenant must demand a refund of their security deposit after termination of tenancy. The landlord has 30 days after that point to return it. If the tenant does not demand their security deposit back within 30 days, the landlord is responsible for mailing it to their last known address.
Kentucky A tenant's deposit must be returned to them within 30 to 60 days. A list of any existing damage to the property must be provided to the tenant upon move-in.
Landlords must also provide a list of any damages and charges, along with the reasons why any portion of the security deposit is being withheld, upon move-out. The tenant has the right to inspect the property after receiving the list of damages. Louisiana After the tenant moves out, the landlord has one month to return the deposit.
If the entire deposit is not returned, the landlord must provide a list of deductions. The tenant is legally responsible for paying any additional charges for damages beyond what is covered by the security deposit. The tenant must give at least 10 days notice of their move.
Otherwise, the landlord can keep the deposit to offset any losses while finding another tenant. Maine The landlord must provide an itemized list of reasons for withholding any portion of the deposit. The tenant can bring legal action against the landlord if they feel their security deposit is being wrongly withheld.
If the court rules against the landlord, the tenant may be given double the amount of the security deposit plus court costs and attorney fees.
Maryland The landlord has 45 days after the end of tenancy to return the security deposit to the tenant. If a landlord does not return the security deposit within that time frame and withholds it without cause, "the tenant has an action of up to threefold of the withheld amount, plus reasonable attorney's fees. The tenant may be present at the inspection of the property.
They also are entitled to receive written notice if any portion of the deposit is being withheld, along with the reasons why. Massachusetts The security deposit must be returned within 30 days of when the tenant vacated the property. Michigan The tenant must be sure to give the landlord a forwarding address within four days of terminating tenancy. If the landlord believes the tenant caused damage to the property, he or she must provide the tenant with an itemized notice -- including an estimated cost for fixing each deduction -- within 30 days of termination of tenancy.
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