Basically in the title. I moved out with effect on 17/7/2023 after returning the keys to the landlord. She is refusing the refund of my deposit as she stated that the mattress has a stain under the matress protector. I only discovered of the stain when I moved in and as such retained the protector but didn’t communicate this as I thought she was aware of this. Do I have any recourse if she refuses repaying my deposit? Also you can buy a whole bed from ikea for way less than the deposit due, should such claw backs contain a element of reasonability.

Update 24/7/23: Thanks for all the assistance. The landlord refunded my deposit this afternoon in full.

    • Reddiuser1OPEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Thanks for the feedback on overpaying. I actually see the landlord is advertising the property at 925 p.m. now (would have shared a link, but I’m not sure if this is allowed on this community). I do indeed have photos of the property so I will certainly consider the possibility of creating a case with the rent tribunal. Also it may be easy to involve the new tenant given that he/she may be interested in a reduced rent.

      Don’t apologize for all the questions, you are really a lifesaver and also these questions really help me think and learn how to approach my landlord at my current place.

      Q) No I have not received such a document.

      Interesting that this is a requirement, and a separate procedure exists for this.

      R) Will you kindly incorporate the rent tribunal procedure - I understand the risks and also consider (based on your questions) that additional follow-through may be justified else she will continue this without a fear in the world going forward.

      Don’t apologize for all the questions, your support have exceeded all expectations.

        • Reddiuser1OPEnglish
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          1 year ago

          Thank you so much for the email and instructions. I have shared this this morning. I will off course update the community on any changes.