Deposit Protection & Eviction Timeline

Verify your tenant's deposit is legally protected and calculate eviction timelines by region.

Audit Details

Deposit Protection Audit

Eviction Timeline (Court Required)

⚠️ Important: ALL UK evictions require a court order. Notice period is step 1. Court proceedings are mandatory for legal enforcement.

Eviction Process Clarification

✓ Best Case Scenario: Tenant leaves voluntarily after receiving notice. Timeline = notice period only (fastest option).

⚠ Contested Case: Tenant refuses to leave after notice expires. You must obtain court order. Timeline = notice + court process.

⛔ Forced Eviction: Tenant STILL refuses to leave after possession order. Bailiff/Sheriff Officer physically removes tenant. This is the actual "eviction" and adds 14-21 days.

Bottom Line: Many tenants leave voluntarily during notice period. Court orders and bailiff enforcement are used if tenant refuses. Times above assume tenant disputes the claim.

Critical Compliance Checklist

  • Deposit must be protected within 30 days of receipt
  • Prescribed information must be provided to tenant in writing
  • Prescribed information must include the prescribed steps
  • Failure to protect = tenant can claim 1-3x deposit amount