Holding deposits and the Tenant Fees Act
6 plain-English guides on holding deposits and the tenant fees act for England landlords, written for the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and updated for the law in force in 2026.
Rent in Advance Under the Renters' Rights Act: How Much Can You Ask? (2026)
Rent in advance cap under the Renters' Rights Act: how much England landlords can ask before and after signing, why it changed, and the penalties for breach.
13 min read Holding deposits and the Tenant Fees ActHolding Deposits Explained: A Landlord's Guide for England (2026)
Holding deposit explained for England landlords: the one-week cap, the 15-day deadline, when you must refund it and when you can keep it under the Tenant
12 min read Holding deposits and the Tenant Fees ActHolding Deposit Receipt Template: What to Include for England
What a lawful holding deposit receipt template must include in England under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, plus a ready-to-use example and the refund rules.
14 min read Holding deposits and the Tenant Fees ActHolding Deposit One-Week Cap: How Much Can a Landlord Legally Take?
The holding deposit one week cap explained: how to calculate one week's rent correctly under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and the rounding mistake that costs
13 min read Holding deposits and the Tenant Fees ActWhat a Compliant Holding Deposit Agreement Must Include (England)
What a Tenant Fees Act compliant holding deposit agreement must include in England, with the one-week cap, refund rules and clause-by-clause guidance.
14 min read Holding deposits and the Tenant Fees ActBest Holding Deposit Templates for UK Landlords Compared
We compare free and paid options for the best holding deposit template UK landlords can use in England, and explain what makes one Tenant Fees Act compliant.
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