How long should it take to recieve your deposit back?

Question

I have heard there is a new law that came into effect in April last year, saying that landlords have to give the deposit back within a set time. Do you know how long this is? I want to give in my notice soon, so just wanted to know my rights.

Thanks

Answer 1

From 6 April 2007, when you pay a tenancy deposit for an assured shorthold tenancy to a private landlord or letting agent, the deposit must be protected by a government-approved scheme.

Here for details regarding the deposit protection

http://www.londonlettingagency.com/depos...

Answer 2

Reasonable time is a month but coud be two.

Answer 3

visit http://www.landlord-forum.co.uk/forum for detail and expert answer..

Answer 4

I would think that it is a month.

Answer 5

In PA and I would think in most states no more than 30 days. If they withhold any part of it, they must give you a detailed list of any damages/cleaning charges they are withholding for

Answer 6

http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/legal... but no time limit in place

Answer 7

no more than a month