Ask for your tenancy deposit back – free template (UK)
In England and Wales a landlord must protect your deposit in a government-approved scheme (DPS, mydeposits or TDS) and give you the details. After you move out, ask for it back in writing. If you disagree about deductions, the scheme offers a free dispute service. Deductions are only allowed for things like unpaid rent or damage beyond fair wear and tear.
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Priya Sharma
14 Elm Road, Leeds LS6 2AB
[email protected]
Mr Thomas Reid
9 Victoria Avenue, Leeds LS8 1RE
31 October 2026
Return of tenancy deposit – Flat 2, 51 Hyde Park Road, Leeds LS6 1AH
Dear Mr Thomas Reid,
My tenancy of Flat 2, 51 Hyde Park Road, Leeds LS6 1AH ended on 24 October 2026, when I returned the keys. I left the property clean and in good condition, allowing for fair wear and tear.
Please return my deposit of £950.00 in full, which is protected with the Deposit Protection Service (DPS). If you intend to make any deductions, please send me an itemised list with evidence within 10 days.
If we cannot agree, I will use the free dispute resolution service of the deposit scheme.
Yours sincerely,
Priya Sharma
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Created with Pflichtblatt (pflichtblatt.com). General guidance under the law of England and Wales, legal position as of October 2026. Not legal advice. Please check that it is up to date and fits your situation.
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What does “Tenancy deposit protection” mean?
Your landlord must protect your deposit in a government-approved scheme (DPS, mydeposits or TDS) within 30 days and tell you which one. If you disagree about deductions, the scheme's dispute service decides for free.
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