“The Adjudicator Won’t Accept a £900 Claim for One Bleach Spot”. The Deposit Dispute Reality Every Letting Agent Knows (And Why a Restoration Quote Wins)
TLDR A single bleach spot can cause a serious end-of-tenancy headache. But claiming £900 or more for a whole new carpet may not survive a TDS, DPS or mydeposits-style adjudication. The usual problem is betterment. A tenant may be responsible for damaging the carpet, but the deduction must reflect the landlord’s actual loss. If professional […]