Landlords must protect your deposit in a government-approved scheme within 30 days. If they did not, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
All deposits for assured shorthold tenancies in England and Wales must be protected in TDS, DPS, or MyDeposits within 30 days. This is not optional.
Courts can award 1x to 3x the deposit amount as compensation. For a £1,500 deposit, this means up to £4,500 in compensation plus the deposit return.
Your landlord must also give you specific information about the scheme. Failure to do so is a separate breach that strengthens your case.
Unlike personal injury claims, deposit protection compensation claims do not have a strict limitation period. However, acting sooner preserves evidence and strengthens your position.
Understand your deposit rights, organise your evidence, and prepare for next steps with structured support.
A tenancy dispute specialist assesses your case and handles the compensation claim for you.
You only pay if they recover compensation
A free case review puts you under no obligation. It simply helps you understand whether your deposit was properly protected and what compensation you may be entitled to.
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