
1st October 2025
Hapless tenants losing deposits over slew of minor issues – survey
Almost three quarters of tenants claim to have lost some or all of their deposits, a new survey suggests. Some 71% of 18 to 34 year olds say they’ve lost part of their rental deposit, over issues like scuffed walls, nail holes, or dirty ovens. A third (33%) report losing between £500–£999, while...