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When do you need a Tenancy Deposit Receipt in the United Kingdom?
British Legal Rules for a Tenancy Deposit Receipt
Using the wrong structure for a security deposit receipt may fail to comply with UK tenancy deposit protection rules and lead to invalid claims.
What a Proper Tenancy Deposit Receipt Should Include
- Tenant's Full NameInclude the full name of the person paying the deposit to clearly identify them.
- Property AddressState the exact address of the rental property where the deposit applies.
- Deposit AmountSpecify the total amount of the deposit paid by the tenant.
- Payment DateNote the date when the deposit was received from the tenant.
- Payment MethodDescribe how the deposit was paid, such as by bank transfer or cheque.
- Landlord's DetailsProvide the landlord's name and contact information for reference.
- Deposit Protection SchemeConfirm that the deposit is protected in an approved government scheme and include the scheme's name.
- Repayment TermsOutline the conditions under which the deposit will be returned at the end of the tenancy.
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Tenancy Deposit Receipt
1INTRODUCTION
This Tenancy Deposit Receipt acknowledges receipt of the tenancy deposit, confirms that it has been protected with an authorised tenancy deposit protection scheme, and provides the prescribed information required in compliance with the Housing Act 2004 (as amended by the Deregulation Act 2015).
2DEFINITIONS
In this Tenancy Deposit Receipt the following terms shall have the following meanings: 'the Deposit' means the tenancy deposit paid by the Tenant to the Landlord as security for the Tenancy; 'the Property' means the dwelling house which is the subject of the Tenancy; 'the Tenancy' means the assured shorthold tenancy of the Property; 'the Scheme' means the government authorised tenancy deposit protection scheme with which the Deposit is protected; 'Prescribed Information' means the information which must be provided to the Tenant in accordance with the Housing (Tenancy Deposits) (Prescribed Information) Order 2007 (as amended); 'the Parties' means the Landlord and the Tenant.
3PARTIES
This Tenancy Deposit Receipt is made between the following parties:
Landlord(s): [INSERT LANDLORD FULL NAME(S)]. Address: [INSERT LANDLORD ADDRESS]. Telephone: [INSERT LANDLORD TELEPHONE NUMBER]. Email: [INSERT LANDLORD EMAIL ADDRESS].
Tenant(s): [INSERT TENANT FULL NAME(S)]. Address: [INSERT TENANT ADDRESS]. Telephone: [INSERT TENANT TELEPHONE NUMBER]. Email: [INSERT TENANT EMAIL ADDRESS].
4PROPERTY
The Property is the dwelling house located at [INSERT PROPERTY ADDRESS].
5TENANCY AGREEMENT
The Tenant entered into a tenancy agreement with the Landlord in respect of the Property which commenced on [INSERT TENANCY COMMENCEMENT DATE].
The tenancy is an assured shorthold tenancy within the meaning of the Housing Act 1988 (as amended).
6DEPOSIT
The Tenant paid to the Landlord the sum of [INSERT DEPOSIT AMOUNT] as a tenancy deposit in respect of the tenancy of the Property.
The deposit was paid by the Tenant to the Landlord on [INSERT DEPOSIT PAYMENT DATE].
The Landlord received the deposit on [INSERT DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATE]. The Landlord must protect the Deposit and provide the Prescribed Information to the Tenant(s) within 30 days of receipt of the Deposit.
7DEPOSIT PROTECTION
The Landlord has protected the Deposit with [INSERT SCHEME NAME] which is a government approved tenancy deposit protection scheme.
The unique reference number issued by the Scheme in respect of the Deposit is [INSERT DPS REFERENCE NUMBER].
The Deposit was protected with the Scheme on [INSERT DEPOSIT PROTECTION DATE].
The Landlord confirms that all Prescribed Information required under The Housing (Tenancy Deposits) (Prescribed Information) Order 2007 (as amended) has been provided to the Tenant.
8DEPOSIT DEDUCTIONS
At the end of the Tenancy the Landlord may make deductions from the Deposit in the following circumstances: (a) for any unpaid rent or other sums due under the tenancy agreement; (b) for damage to the Property or its contents beyond fair wear and tear; (c) for any cleaning costs required to return the Property to the condition at the start of the Tenancy (subject to fair wear and tear); and (d) for any other breach by the Tenant of the obligations under the tenancy agreement.
The Landlord must provide the Tenant with an itemised list of any proposed deductions from the Deposit. The Parties should seek to agree the release of the Deposit. If agreement cannot be reached any dispute may be resolved using the chosen Scheme's alternative dispute resolution service (which is free of charge) or by application to the County Court.
9PRESCRIBED INFORMATION
The Landlord confirms that the following Prescribed Information has been provided to the Tenant in writing:
(a) the amount of the Deposit and confirmation that it is protected with an authorised scheme;
(b) the address of the Property;
(c) the name, address, telephone number, and any email or other contact details of the Landlord;
(d) the name, address, telephone number, and any email or other contact details of the Tenant;
(e) the name, address, telephone number, and any email or other contact details of any relevant third party (if applicable);
(f) details of the tenancy deposit protection scheme used (including the scheme's contact details);
(g) the unique reference number or certificate ID for the protected Deposit;
(h) the date the Deposit was received by the Landlord;
(i) the date the Deposit was protected;
(j) the circumstances when all or part of the Deposit may be retained by the Landlord;
(k) the procedures for disputing any proposed deductions from the Deposit;
(l) confirmation that this information was provided within 30 days of receipt of the Deposit.
10CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT AND PROTECTION
The Landlord confirms:
(1) the Deposit was received on [INSERT DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATE];
(2) the Deposit has been protected with an authorised scheme within 30 days of receipt;
(3) the Prescribed Information has been given to the Tenant within 30 days of receipt of the Deposit;
(4) the Tenant has been informed of their rights regarding the Deposit including the right to apply to the County Court in the event of any dispute.
11STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
The Landlord and the Tenant acknowledge that this Tenancy Deposit Receipt is provided in accordance with the requirements of the Housing Act 2004 (as amended by the Deregulation Act 2015), sections 212-215.
The Landlord confirms that the Deposit has been protected in accordance with the requirements of sections 212-215 of the Housing Act 2004 and that the Prescribed Information has been provided to the Tenant within the statutory 30-day period in accordance with the Housing (Tenancy Deposits) (Prescribed Information) Order 2007 (as amended).
12ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Tenancy Deposit Receipt constitutes the entire agreement between the Landlord and the Tenant relating to the Deposit and supersedes all previous agreements whether oral or in writing.
13SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Tenancy Deposit Receipt is held to be invalid or unenforceable such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Tenancy Deposit Receipt.
14GOVERNING LAW
This Tenancy Deposit Receipt shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
The parties agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this Tenancy Deposit Receipt.
15NOTICES
Any notice required to be given under this Tenancy Deposit Receipt shall be in writing and shall be sent by first class post or delivered by hand to the address of the party concerned as set out in this Tenancy Deposit Receipt or to such other address as that party may notify to the other party from time to time.
16VARIATION
No variation of this Tenancy Deposit Receipt shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by or on behalf of each of the parties.
17SIGNATURES
| LANDLORD | |
| Signature: | |
| Print Name: | |
| Date: |
Printed Name: [INSERT LANDLORD FULL NAME]
Signed:
Date: [INSERT SIGNATURE DATE]
Witness (if desired): Name [INSERT WITNESS NAME], Signature [INSERT WITNESS SIGNATURE], Date [INSERT WITNESS DATE]
| TENANT | |
| Signature: | |
| Print Name: | |
| Date: |
Printed Name: [INSERT TENANT FULL NAME]
Signed:
Date: [INSERT SIGNATURE DATE]
Witness (if desired): Name [INSERT WITNESS NAME], Signature [INSERT WITNESS SIGNATURE], Date [INSERT WITNESS DATE]
Confirmation that a copy of this receipt and the Prescribed Information was provided to the Tenant on [INSERT PROVISION DATE].
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