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ladyofthehouse

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08-09-2016, 13:06 PM

Hello this is my first time to go on any Forums so I may get things a bit wrong......

My question is do I have to put my tenants deposit into the TDS if they are only going to stay for 3 months?
I can't seem to be able to find this answer anywhere.
Thank you
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theartfullodger

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08-09-2016, 13:37 PM

No, you don't have to: As long as you are happy for them to be able to sue you for up to 3xdeposit & that any s21 would be invalid unless you returned it first....

What makes you so confident they will go in 3 months time?? I'd not bank on tenants leaving at end of fixed term...

I am legally unqualified: If you need to rely on advice check it with a suitable authority - eg a solicitor specialising in landlord/tenant law...
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jpkeates

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09-09-2016, 08:33 AM

If they're renting in England or Wales on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement, yes you do.

When I post, I am expressing an opinion - feel free to disagree, I have been wrong before.
Please don't act on my suggestions without checking with a grown-up (ideally some kind of expert).
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