I need to sell but there's a deposit problem?

I need to sell but there’s a deposit problem?

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12:00 AM, 22nd January 2025, 1 year ago 31
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Hello, I rented out my property many years ago to some tenants. I would now like to sell the property as I need the funds.

However, the tenant is not moving until they receive a court order and bailiff eviction so that they can go to the council and get rehoused. Obviously advised by the council or someone else.

My issue is that although the deposit is in a deposit scheme, it appears to have been protected after 30 days (around 50 days late), although it does say that the date it was protected was the date the tenant paid the deposit.

I have tried to return the deposit but the tenant has not accepted its return as it is through the deposit scheme.

His rent is up to date as it is well below the market rate for rent in that area.

What are my options and what is the best course of action for me?

Many thanks in advance,
Jim

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