If you are a residential landlord who intends to use the route for possession under S.21 of the Housing Act 1988 (while you still can), you need to ensure you have properly dealt with the deposit before serving a notice. Failure to do so can result in your claim for possession failing and having to pay your tenant compensation.
The key points to note are that you must:
If you are a residential landlord and have any concerns over deposit protection or would like some advice on how to get possession of your property, contact the Property Litigation Team who will be able to advise you.
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