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Deposit cap calculator
The Tenant Fees Act caps deposits at five weeks' rent (six if the annual rent is £50,000 or more). Enter the rent and get the exact maximum you can lawfully take.
Kept · ToolT-5 · Maximum deposit
Formula: annual rent ÷ 52 × 5 weeks (or × 6 weeks where annual rent is £50,000+). Taking more than the cap is a prohibited payment under the Tenant Fees Act - the excess must be returned and penalties apply. Guidance, not legal advice.
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