Return of a lodger deposit

A tenancy deposit is your money. You should get it back when you move out.

Your landlord can make reasonable deductions from your deposit if you owe rent or cause damage.

Lodger deposits are not protected

Your landlord does not have to register your lodger's deposit with a tenancy deposit protection scheme.

If your landlord does not give your deposit back

You might have to go to a court to get your money back.

The court looks at the evidence. They decide if your landlord should return all or part of your deposit.

Find out about going to court to get your deposit back.

Rights of lodgers

Find out more about:

• rights of lodgers

• eviction if you're a lodger