Disagreeing with your landlord about the deposit or the state of the home?
Klago helps you work out whether you have a case, what you can claim and which documents you need — whether it's a withheld deposit or defects in the home you rent.
Check your caseLandlord holding back your deposit — what can you do?
A landlord can only hold back the deposit for documented claims — unpaid rent, or damage beyond normal wear and tear. A general or undocumented deduction isn't enough. Ask for a written, itemised explanation, and dispute the claim if it doesn't hold up.
Defects in a rented home — what are my rights?
The landlord must keep the home in the condition you could reasonably expect. If you discover a defect during the tenancy, tell the landlord in writing straight away and ask for it to be fixed — you may also be entitled to reduced rent for as long as the defect lasts.