Holding Deposit Agreement & Receipt
A compliant holding deposit agreement and receipt: caps the deposit at one week's rent, sets the deadline for agreement, and covers when it must be repaid or may be retained.
Rendered from LS-E-052-holding-deposit-agreement.pdf, the file in your download. Watermark removed on purchase.
Free sample: letsafeuk.co.uk/previews/LS-E-052/sample.pdf
- Holding deposit agreement
- Receipt
- Deadline-for-agreement clause
Drafted and checked against: Tenant Fees Act 2019. Held on our regulation-currency register; when the underlying law moves, the template is revised and buyers are notified.
Landlords taking a holding deposit from a prospective tenant in England.
Reviewed against: Tenant Fees Act 2019
Applies in England. Each file carries a dated footer so you can prove currency.
Questions about this template
Is this template legally binding?+
The template produces a document that, once completed and signed by the parties, has the same legal effect as any written agreement. LetSafe UK provides self-help templates, not legal advice, for advice on your specific circumstances, consult a regulated solicitor.
What format is the download?+
You receive an editable Microsoft Word (DOCX) file and a typeset PDF immediately after payment. You can fill the DOCX in Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice.
Can I use this template again for another property?+
Yes, the template is licensed for unlimited use by a single private landlord across your own portfolio. It is not licensed for resale or for use by letting agents acting for third parties.
What if the regulation changes?+
Free updates are included for as long as your account exists. We maintain a regulation-currency register and re-issue the template when the underlying law moves, and you get the updated version free via your account.
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