Tenancy Deposit claims
Defending landlords against tenancy deposit penalty claims, including correspondence and court representation.
Tenancy Deposit Claims (acting for landlord)
At Mounteney Solicitors, we act for landlords who are facing tenancy deposit claims brought by current or former tenants. We advise on the merits of the claim, represent landlords in correspondence and court proceedings, and work to resolve the matter in a way that protects the landlord’s position.
Under Chapter 4 of the Housing Act 2004, landlords are required to protect tenancy deposits in an authorised scheme and give tenants prescribed information within set time limits. Even landlords who act in good faith can fall foul of the rules due to technical oversights or a lack of proper advice.
Tenants can bring claims for up to three times the value of the deposit if the rules are breached. This penalty system has given rise to a growing number of claims, often brought with the support of “claims farmers” who profit from the legal costs available when claims are successful. Many of these claims are speculative or based on misunderstandings of the law, but they can still place landlords under significant pressure to settle.
We will assess your situation, explain your legal position, and if instructed, act on your behalf to defend the claim. This typically involves going on record at court for the landlord and dealing with the claim through to resolution.
We do not act for tenants bringing claims. Our focus is solely on supporting landlords through what can be a stressful and unfamiliar process, using our understanding of how the courts now interpret the tenancy deposit rules to help you achieve a fair outcome.
Our Team of Specialist Solicitors
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Money Matters
Chapter 4 of the Housing Act 2004 sets out strict rules on how residential tenancy deposits must be protected, including using an authorised tenancy deposit scheme, and how tenants must be given the prescribed information within the required timescales. Landlords can breach the regime through technical errors, even where the deposit itself was protected in good faith, and those breaches can lead to court claims.
If non-compliance is established, the court can order the landlord to pay a financial penalty of up to three times the deposit. We use our experience of how the courts approach these cases to assess the strength of the claim, identify any available defences or mitigating factors, and work towards a fair and proportionate outcome.
Tenancy Deposit Claims (£250)
Our initial fixed fee covers looking over your situation and giving you clear advice on the next steps.
If you then want us to represent you in court to defend the claim, we will give you a separate quote based on your specific case. Please note that we only represent landlords; we do not act for tenants making tenancy deposit claims.
Contact our Tenancy Deposit Claims Solicitors
If you are a landlord facing a claim for an alleged breach of the tenancy deposit rules, our team is ready to step in and protect your position. We will review your situation, advise on your options and, where appropriate, act on your behalf by going on the court record to defend the claim.
We act exclusively for landlords in tenancy deposit matters. Our focus is on delivering efficient, practical support that safeguards your interests and helps you move forward with confidence.
With offices in Bramhall, Cheadle, Hazel Grove and Heald Green, we support landlords across Stockport, Greater Manchester and further afield. We also offer remote appointments for convenience.
Contact us today to speak with one of our Dispute Resolution Solicitors and get the right advice on defending a tenancy deposit claim.
