Tenancy deposit

Moving into shared accommodation for the first time can be daunting, which is why we suggest that you watch the video below to help you understand tenancy deposit protection from a student's perspective. Don't let your deposit get away!

So you're renting for the first time; freedom, fun, and fresher’s week are your top priorities. Boring paperwork from your new landlord probably is not.

Ten thousand disputes are resolved every year over how much money landlords keep from tenants' deposits. We hear all too often 'if only I'd cleaned this' and 'if only I checked that' but by the time your problem affects your deposit refund amount any chance of easily rectifying it has long since gone.

Do you know if your deposit is protected? Have you checked the inventory? Are your marigolds at the ready? If not, watch the video and make sure you have no 'if onlys' over your deposit.

£2.6billion of deposits are in landlords' hands - don't let yours get away!