The Claimant entered into a tenancy in 2020 with the Defendant for a luxury property in Hertfordshire. A deposit was paid in the sum of £10,730 and was not protected, by the Landlord Darren Andrews Group Limited, until 320 days after the deposit was taken. The Claimant left the property in May 2022 and the […]
Category Archives: Tenancy Deposits
Blogs relating to Tenancy Deposits and Tenancy Deposit Claims.
Did your Landlord or Letting Agent protect your Tenancy Deposit?
If your landlord or letting agent failed to protect your Tenancy Deposit in a government-backed deposit protection scheme, you could be owed 3x your deposit in compensation.
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Aug
Aug
On 11 January 2023, at the County Court of Clerkenwell & Shoreditch, Mrs Alisha Butler, Director of Phoenix Solicitors, before District Judge Sterlini, represented two Claimants in their claims against both the Landlord (Def 2) and the Landlords agent (Def 1) for failing to protect their tenancy deposits. Background to the Claim Both the First […]
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Jul
Jul
Disputes with Landlords are often daunting and concerning for Tenants. Especially for those who remain in the property. It is common for those Tenants to shy away from any dispute if they are unaware of their rights. Many people fear that they may be evicted as a result of a dispute, and this is likely […]
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May
May
Phoenix Solicitors are excited to announce that we have joined forces with Abbotts Martin Solicitors, London to expand our offerings to the public in terms of Landlord and Tenant issues. Abbotts Martin have a Legal Aid contract covering the London area and by working together, Phoenix Solicitors can now recommend them to our clients seeking […]
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May
May
Our client occupied the property in September 2013 on a 12-month tenancy agreement and paid £675 to their landlord. The landlord attempted to get around the deposit issue by saying that the payment was “rent in advance”, and that if they leave the property in a good condition, they will get a “bonus payment” of […]