Private tenants - paying a deposit

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Housing laws vary between England and Scotland. This page applies to England only. Get advice relating to Scotland

This housing advice booklet explains what a deposit is for, how and when it should be returned, and what you can do if your landlord tries to keep it unfairly.

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