Deposit Rules for Landlords: What Changes on 1st May 2026
Security deposits from 1st May 2026: what changes and what stays the same. Five-week cap, scheme registration, prescribed information, and pet deposit ban.
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Security deposits from 1st May 2026: what changes and what stays the same. Five-week cap, scheme registration, prescribed information, and pet deposit ban.
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