UK Landlord Forum / Life

Hi, not done this before, how easy is it - and what if I want to keep some back if there has been any damage? many thanks

It's very easy.

Agree the amount you want to deduct... if agreed, then you will have no problems. If not agreed, then you will have problems. See which one it is first.

It's easy if you have the deposit.
If the agent holds the deposit then it should be easy but often not.
Checkpoint one:  do you have deposit in your landlord account?
Is there any actual damage or you are just theorising?
Do you have photos? Do you have quotes?
Does the tenant agree to pay?
If not will the tenant agree to ADR?
Has an inventory been done before the tenancy began?
Has one been done at the end of tenancy?
Is the rent up to date?
Did you serve the PI correctly? I assume the deposit was protected in the 30 days etc.

It is straight forward so long as you have ducks in a row...

its held with the DPS, I have rung them and they are sending me a joint form and a repayment number. yes I did an inventory when they moved in and will go back over it with them when they move out.  they have been good tenants (as I have been good landlord) sorry to see them go really.  I will allow for scuffed paintwork wear and tear sort of stuff and hopefully all else will be well and no arguments. watch this space!  thanks for the advice so far