One missed deadline.
Up to three times
the deposit.
Deposit mistakes are one of the most common — and most expensive — errors UK landlords make. Here's how to make sure you never make them.
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Preview — what you'll get
The penalties for deposit non-compliance
Maximum deposit penalty — per tenancy — for late or missing protection
The non-negotiable window for protection AND prescribed information service
Typical penalty on an average deposit — before legal costs are added
Possession proceedings can be invalidated by unresolved deposit compliance failures
Penalties are awarded per tenancy. A landlord with multiple non-compliant deposits faces multiple separate penalties.
How it works
Your compliance position in under 15 minutes
Work through 6 stages
Answer 48 checks across every stage of the deposit lifecycle — from taking the deposit on day one to resolving a dispute at the end.
See your risk score
Your compliance score updates as you answer. Any failures in protection or prescribed information trigger an immediate penalty warning.
Download your report
Export a full compliance report showing your results by stage, all red-flag items, and a prioritised action list.
What's included
Every stage of the deposit lifecycle
48 checks across 6 stages — from the day you take the deposit to the day it's returned or disputed. Every penalty risk covered.
Taking the Deposit
8 checksDeposit caps, prohibited payments, scheme choice, and 30-day deadline tracking from day one.
Protection Requirements
8 checksAll three government-approved schemes covered — DPS, MyDeposits, TDS. Custodial and insurance-backed.
Prescribed Information
9 checksThe second most penalised failure. Exactly what to serve, to whom, how, and within what deadline.
During the Tenancy
5 checksInventory management, inspection records, and fair wear and tear — the documents that win disputes.
Deductions Guide
12 checksBetterment rules, evidencing deductions correctly, the 10-day return rule, and itemised schedules.
Dispute Resolution
6 checksADR process, burden of proof, evidence bundles, and county court route — so you're never caught out.
Risk Score & Results
Risk scoreOverall compliance score with band verdict and per-stage breakdown. Any critical failures flagged immediately.
PDF Compliance Report
PDF exportExport your full checklist results with action items, risk flags, and legal callouts as a branded PDF.
Why this matters
The 30-day window starts the moment you receive the deposit
- Protection AND prescribed information must be served within 30 days of receiving the deposit — not the tenancy start date
- Penalty of 1–3× the deposit amount per breach — protection and prescribed information are treated separately
- Deposit failures under the Renters Rights Act 2026 can block a valid possession notice
- The burden of proof in every deposit dispute lies with the landlord — not the tenant
- Betterment rules mean you cannot claim full replacement cost for worn items
- All three government-approved schemes covered — DPS, MyDeposits, TDS (custodial and insured variants)
"The 30-day clock starts on the day you receive the deposit — not the tenancy start date, not when the agreement is signed. Missing this deadline exposes you to a penalty of 1-3× the deposit amount."
"Betterment means you cannot claim the full replacement cost of an item if it was already old or worn at the start of the tenancy. Adjudicators apply betterment consistently — claims that ignore it are routinely reduced."
"The burden of proof in deposit disputes lies with the landlord — not the tenant. You must evidence every deduction you claim. An adjudicator will not award deductions without documentary evidence."
Deposit compliance is a process.
HomeDash makes it automatic.
HomeDash tracks your deposit protection deadlines, prescribed information service dates, and tenancy documentation across every property — alerting you before deadlines pass, not after.
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