Court Orders and Tenancy Deposit Schemes

A court order may be presented to one of the tenancy deposit schemes as evidence for the repayment of the deposit. Still, the landlord may find the scheme rejecting the court order because it doesn't contain sufficient information, such as the name of the deposit scheme and which parties the deposit should be paid to.
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Deposits and Tenancy Deposit Schemes

Many landlords take a deposit from tenants to hold for the duration of the tenancy. When the tenant moves out, this is returned to the tenant less any deductions permitted: typically for damage (above fair wear and tear), additional cleaning, and cover any outstanding rent. Note: deposits can only be withheld if stipulated what the deposit is being held against in the contract.