Tag: deposit

Landlords face deposit dilemma as government considers future reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd August 2026, 3 weeks ago | 5

Thousands of landlords could face a rethink over how they handle tenant deposits if future reforms come into force. The...

Head of landlord group slams claims of “greedy landlords” in deposit row

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2026, 2 months ago | 5

The head of a landlord association has hit back at the accusation of “greedy landlords clinging on to tenants’ money”...

Unauthorised pets in rental property?

Author: Readers Question

23rd June 2026, 2 months ago | 6

I have found myself in an interesting situation and would appreciate your thoughts. In April this year, new tenants moved...

Double deposits leave tenants facing thousands in moving costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th April 2026, 4 months ago | 6

Tenants are having to spend thousands of pounds in upfront costs to move home, according to new data. A study...

Are rent deposits covered by the Limitations Act 1980?

Author: Readers Question

7th January 2026, 8 months ago | 5

The tenant took a 12-month lease from 24/03/2017 and served notice to quit on 10/02/2018, effective 23/03/2018. The deposit, in...

Tenancy pre 2007 not put into a deposit scheme?

Author: Readers Question

11th December 2025, 8 months ago | 3

Hi. I am currently dealing with the estate of a friend. I have established that his Assured Shorthold Tenancy commenced...

Tenancy Deposits – a rounding error could cost landlords dear!

Author: Ian Narbeth

19th November 2025, 9 months ago | 8

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) has received Royal Assent and will be implemented in stages starting on 1 May...

Council urges tenants to know their HMO rights

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Belfast City Council is urging potential tenants to understand their rights and responsibilities when looking to rent a house of...

Bank of Mum and Dad struggles to help offspring buy homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Bank of Mum and Dad is feeling the strain of the cost-of-living crisis, with many parents forced to cut...

Buying a flat where the deposit has not been protected?

Author: Readers Question

24th June 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi all. I’ve been offered a flat where the tenants have been renting for more than 3 years on a...

Tenant won’t provide bank details for us to refund deposit!

Author: Readers Question

21st May 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, we have a problem that we are hoping others can advise on please. We are using an eviction specialist...

My tenants split up but husband staying – deposit issues?

Author: Readers Question

17th May 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hello, Since 2017 I have rented a small 2 bedrooms terrace house with garden to a couple. They had 3...

Deposit return when the married name hasn’t been added?

Author: Readers Question

16th May 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hello, My property was rented to an individual who paid the initial deposit which sits in a holding account. In...

Flatfair sees record uptake as tenant deposit alternative gains traction

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Deposit alternative provider flatfair is celebrating a record-breaking first quarter of 2024, with a significant rise in tenants choosing its...

Even with family help, first-time buyers need a £36,000 deposit

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th April 2024, 2 years ago | 1

First-time buyers in Britain still face a significant financial hurdle despite receiving help from family when it comes to saving...

Over 80 days to reclaim deposit?

Author: Readers Question

15th March 2024, 2 years ago | 13

After a year of waiting for legal repossession, I have up to another 80 + days before I can access...

Hamilton Fraser launches new brand for the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th February 2024, 3 years ago | 0

Hamilton Fraser (HFIS), a leading provider of insurance and compliance solutions for the private rented sector (PRS), has announced the...

The most expensive postcodes for rental deposits revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The postcodes with the highest rental deposit costs for tenants in England and Wales have been revealed. The study by...

Tenant deposit values and disputes on the rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th October 2023, 3 years ago | 3

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) has seen a significant increase in both the number and value of deposits protected...

The Bank of Mum and Dad help tenants with deposit costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th September 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Nearly half of tenants (49%) consider the cost of the deposit when renting as being the biggest obstacle when searching...