Tenancy deposit protection guides
Plain-English procedural guides to Housing Act 2004 ss.213–215, court fees, deductions, and claiming 1x–3x compensation.
Guide
Deposit not protected within 30 days
The strict liability rule, why late protection never cures the breach, and the mandatory 1x–3x penalty.
GuideHow to claim 1x–3x compensation
Step-by-step Small Claims Court and Money Claim Online procedure under s.214.
GuidePrescribed information rules (SI 2007/797)
The second statutory breach: what documents must be served inside 30 days.
GuideSection 21 eviction bar
How an unprotected deposit blocks eviction under legacy rules and the Renters' Rights Act 2025 transition.
GuideMoney Claim Online (MCOL) guide
How to file your s.214 deposit claim online without paying solicitor fees.
GuideLetter Before Action walkthrough
How to format your 14-day pre-action demand letter under the Debt Claims Protocol.