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Security Deposit Calculator
Calculate maximum legal deposit amounts for Ireland and UK rental properties
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Ireland Deposit Rules
- •Maximum 1 month rent (introduced 2023)
- •No statutory deposit protection scheme
- •Must return within reasonable time (~21 days standard)
- •Deductions must be itemized with evidence
UK Deposit Protection
- •Must protect within 30 days of receipt
- •Use TDS, DPS, or MyDeposits schemes
- •Provide prescribed information to tenant
- •Penalties: 1-3x deposit + inability to use Section 21
Common Deposit Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Charging more than the legal maximum (can result in fines and forced refunds)
- ✗Not protecting deposit in approved scheme within deadline (UK)
- ✗Making deductions without itemized breakdown and evidence
- ✗Withholding deposit for normal wear and tear
- ✗Delaying deposit return beyond reasonable timeframe
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