Deposit Protection Claims

My Landlord Didn’t Protect My Deposit

Your landlord has a duty to register your deposit with a deposit protection scheme in order to protect it. If your landlord hasn’t protected your tenancy deposit correctly, you could claim it back.

The DPS would act as a sort of insurance in case you have breached your tenancy agreement. However, you may be able to claim against your landlord if:

• Your landlord did not register your deposit with a protection service
• The deposit was not protected within 30 days of receipt
• You were not informed your deposit was protected (served with prescribed documents) within 30 days of receipt
• Landlord insisted on a guarantor, but did not serve the guarantor with the prescribed documents

Many landlords will state in your contract that they will protect your deposit, but then neglect to do so. So, it's always worth checking this if you can. Or, give us a call and we can help you check this.

If your deposit has been left unprotected, or hasn’t been protected in the right way, please call us on 01925 351 350 to check if you can make a claim.

Your Tenancy Deposit Claim Could Be Worth £10,000 Or More

You are entitled to claim compensation for every time your landlord has failed to protect your deposit.

• If you signed a new tenancy at the same property and your deposit is still not protected, this is a new breach.
• Did you stay in the property after your 6-12 month initial term? That counts as a new tenancy, so you could claim again.
• Has this ever happened to you at a previous property? Your right to claim lasts for up to 6 years, even if you’ve left the property.
• Has your landlord deducted any money from your deposit? If it wasn’t protected, they are not entitled to, so you can claim a full refund of your deposit.

Our expert deposit protection solicitors can help you claim against your landlord and get your deposit back. So, call us on 01925 351 350 to get started.

Get Help with a Tenancy Deposit Protection Dispute

We specialise in landlord and tenant disputes, from deposit protection disputes and evictions to housing disrepair. And, we can cover the whole country as we often work remotely for our clients. On top of that, we can offer:

• Free initial assessment
• We can usually work on No Win No Fee
• Friendly, expert staff ready to help you
• We cover all of England & Wales

So, if you think you’re entitled to make a claim because your landlord hasn’t protected or returned your deposit, get in touch. We can help you assess your situation and advise you on the best course of action. Our aim is always to get the best outcome for you, so please call us on 01925 351 350 to get started.