Can they do that?
For renters in Brighton & Hove.
Questions people ask most
- Can my letting agent make me pay for a professional clean when I move out?No
- Does my landlord have to protect my deposit?Yes, within 30 days
- Can they keep my deposit if it was never protected?No, and they may owe you more
- Can they take money from my deposit for wear and tear?No
- Can my landlord put the rent up whenever they like?No, once a year
- Can my landlord evict me without a reason?No
- Can my landlord ignore damp, mould or repairs?No
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