Tenancy Deposit Protection (Section 213 Notice)

This Section 213 Notice is also known as a Tenancy Deposit Protection Form. This legal form ensures that landlords can give tenants the right information at the start of their tenancy agreement concerning their Tenancy Deposit Protection (in compliance with the Housing Act 2004).

If you're a landlord based in England & Wales, by law you must provide your tenant, when setting up their tenancy agreement and within 30 days, the details on how their tenancy deposit is protected. This Tenancy Deposit Protection Form ensures that you provide the right information to your tenant, and avoid liability.

This solicitor-approved Section 213 Notice is available as a "Download Now" Word document, giving you instant access to the legal form and expert guidance.

The statement that may be supplied by your tenancy deposit scheme administrator is often not sufficient. Lawpack's Tenancy Deposit Protection Form ensures legal compliance with the terms of the Housing Act 2004.

If your tenant's tenancy deposit is not properly documented, you may not be able to obtain possession at the end of the tenancy agreement and you may be subject to a substantial penalty payment. The Lawpack Section 213 Notice is the most comprehensive available and will ensure that you don't fall foul of the latest tenancy agreement and tenancy deposit legislation.

This Tenancy Deposit Protection Form provides:

• Contact details of the Tenancy Deposit scheme that you are using.
• The landlord's contact details or those of the landlord's agent.
• How the tenant can apply for release of the tenancy deposit.
• Information explaining the purpose of the tenancy deposit.
• What to do if there is a dispute between landlord and tenant about the tenancy deposit.

Full guidance on how to complete the Section 213 Notice is included with your download.

Note: Lawpack does not provides a tenancy deposit protection service. Information about the government-authorised Tenancy Deposit Schemes can be obtained from their websites: 

• The Deposit Protection Service at www.depositprotection.com
• Tenancy Deposit Solutions Ltd at www.mydeposits.co.uk
• The Tenancy Deposit Scheme at www.thedisputeservice.co.uk.

Other information

• Deposit protection changes set to take effect April 6th 2012
• Tenancy deposit schemes: what landlords need to know

External information

• The Deposit Protection Service: Changes to tenancy deposit protection from 6th April 2012
• Directgov: Deposit protection schemes for private tenants
• Law relating to tenancy deposits: Section 213(5) of the Housing Act 2004