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Which deposit protection scheme was used?

All tenancy deposits must be protected by an approved scheme

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Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS)
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Deposit Protection Service (DPS)
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MyDeposits
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What is the case reference number?

This should be on the scheme's correspondence

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What is the property address?

The rental property this dispute relates to

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Who was/were the tenant(s)?

List all named tenants on the agreement

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What were the tenancy dates?

Start and end dates of the tenancy

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What was the original deposit amount?

The total deposit paid at the start of tenancy

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Your (landlord) details

Name and address as appear on the tenancy

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How much is the tenant claiming?

The amount they want returned to them

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Summarise the tenant's claims

What are they saying and why do they claim a full refund?

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How much do you want to retain?

The amount you believe should be deducted from the deposit

💡 This will be calculated: Tenant receives = Deposit - Your retention
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Your detailed response to their claims

Explain why you dispute their claim and what damage/issues occurred

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Itemised breakdown of your deductions

List each cost with justification and supporting evidence

💡 Betterment (improving beyond original condition) is not permitted. Adjust costs fairly.
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What evidence are you providing?

List all documents, photos, invoices, and correspondence

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Your final position and requested outcome

Summarise your position and what you want the adjudicator to award

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Who is making this declaration?

Your name, position, and the statement date

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