Claiming full deposit from tennant

[DaGuv]

Tenancy on my flat has come to an end and new tenant goes in next week. Went over to flat and check all ok and it's been left in a poor state. Not cleaned, pipe broke, immersion heater not working, most walls require repainting and carpets require professional clean inc oven. The flat was immaculate when handed over to tenant. Am I within my rights to claim full deposit as that will cover my cost to put right the mess. Tennant has contravened tennant agreement. Thanks

[DaGuv]

Thanks for the advice. It's much appreciated. I understand about the heater. I am sure I can justify the other issues. I have invoices for the work and receipts for what I have spent. I'm a first time landlord with very little experience.

[DaGuv]

Prostitution?

[DaGuv]

I have now submitted the claim via the DPS for around 80% of the deposit. I think I have been very fair.

[DaGuv]

Bit of an issue. She paid up till 14th of this month but left on the 10th. We went in that night and saw all the issues. Claim went in today. She now saying she will take keys back and fix issues as she's paid up till the 14th. Problem is I don't want her back in and we have already started the clean up and painting. What are my options. I guess I should of submitted the claim after the 14th.

[DaGuv]

I'm learning a lot fast! She voluntarily left earlier as she had had the keys to her new place.

[DaGuv]

I have cancelled the claim for now and will look into it again after the 14th. Lesson learnt. I'm still going to the claiming for costs.

[DaGuv]

KevinCamaroSS said:

OP, also do not forget to get the electrical certification that is required before any new tenant moves in.

I have checked that. I had it done 18 months ago and a new one isn't required.

[DaGuv]

UPDATE

I put the claim in after the end of the tenancy. The tenant wasnt happy at all and started getting very pissed off. I sent her a message outlining all the issues raised and accusing her of multiple breaches of the agreement. Thus she accepted the claim and I got all my money back. So a great result for me. Lots of lessons learnt.

[DaGuv]

She didn't lose it all. I won my money back and it was the right and correct decision regardless of my experience. She didn't leave it in the condition she received it as they start of the tenancy. Simple as that. She broke the agreement. I won fair and square.

[DaGuv]

She breached clause 7.1 of the tenancy agreement which states the property should be returned in the same condition as it was at the start. Burns on carpets, damaged floors, and full repaint due to yellow stains all over walls. I think that’s breaking the agreement!!

[DaGuv]

Been some good advice on here and some utter tosh written as well. I can’t be arsed to go into details but what I will say is I won and it was the right outcome.