{"id":749,"date":"2025-07-28T14:59:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/advice-dev.rm.posiweb.net\/?p=749"},"modified":"2026-06-19T17:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T16:00:56","slug":"final-payments-and-getting-deposit-back","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/renter\/managing-your-tenancy\/final-payments-and-getting-deposit-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Final rent payments and getting your deposit back"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your tenancy is coming to an end, there are a few important things to sort before you move out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From your final rent payment to getting your deposit back, here\u2019s what to expect, plus guidance on how to avoid delays or disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pay-your-final-rent-correctly\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pay your final rent correctly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you pay your final month\u2019s rent in line with your tenancy agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay your rent as normal until your tenancy ends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t leave your last rent payment to be taken from your deposit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you pay by standing order, remember to cancel it once your final payment has cleared<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-getting-your-deposit-back-works\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How getting your deposit back works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your deposit should be protected in a government-approved scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of your tenancy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask your landlord or letting agent to return your deposit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They may propose deductions and explain why<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll agree on how much should be returned<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve both agreed the amount, your landlord must return your deposit within 10 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s a disagreement, your deposit will remain protected in the scheme until the issue is resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-can-be-taken-from-your-deposit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can be taken from your deposit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your landlord can only keep part of your deposit if there\u2019s a valid reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, they may make deductions if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>haven\u2019t paid your rent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have outstanding bills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have damaged the property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>haven\u2019t met the terms of your tenancy agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Any deductions must relate to real costs or losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-you-need-to-do-to-get-your-deposit-back\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to do to get your deposit back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To get your deposit returned in full, you\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>meet the terms of your tenancy agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pay your rent and bills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>avoid causing damage to the property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t, your landlord may keep some of the deposit to cover costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"if-you-dont-agree-with-deductions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you don\u2019t agree with deductions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you and your landlord can\u2019t come to an agreement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>you can use your deposit protection scheme\u2019s free dispute resolution service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>both sides will be asked to provide evidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the scheme will make a final decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-happens-if-your-deposit-isnt-returned\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if your deposit isn\u2019t returned<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t get your deposit back:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>contact the tenancy deposit scheme your landlord used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>they can help resolve the issue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you may be able to take further action if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"final-checklist-before-you-move-out\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final checklist before you move out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pay your final rent on time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cancel any standing orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave the property in line with your tenancy agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure bills are paid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request your deposit back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"c-faqs\" id=\"\">\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-to-get-my-deposit-back\" class=\"c-faqs__question\">How long does it take to get my deposit back?<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"c-faqs__answer\">\n                <p>Once you and your landlord agree how much should be returned, your deposit must be paid back within 10 days.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n            <li class=\"c-faqs__item\">\n            <h3 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