Deposit protection scheme

Can I evict my tenant without returning their deposit?

No, you can only get a possession order from the court if:

you return the deposit to your tenant in full (or with agreed deductions)
the tenant has made a tenancy deposit claim and the court has decided the outcome
the tenant has withdrawn a tenancy deposit claim or the matter has been otherwise settled

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Last modified on 10 December 2024