Chapter 6 of 10 · Ending it yourself · Deposit return
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Deposit return
Deposit return
What should I get back, and how do I ask?
A deposit is capped at one month's rent and must be returned promptly, less rent arrears, bills you owed under the agreement, and damage beyond normal wear and tear. Enter what you paid, when you left and what the landlord has claimed. The tool sorts the claims into what the Act allows, what it does not, and what turns on evidence.
The tool does not decide whether a deduction is lawful: damage and cleaning claims turn on evidence the RTB weighs. It never advises withholding the deposit from your next landlord or anyone else.