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Tenancy deposit limit explained

See the current country starting point, calculate the amount carefully and check exceptions before paying.

Short answer

For most private tenancies in England, the usual cap is five weeks of rent when annual rent is below £50,000 and six weeks when it is £50,000 or more. Exceptions and tenancy type still matter.

What to do next

  1. Use the rent figure required by the country rule, not a total containing unrelated charges.
  2. Calculate the ordinary limit and label any assumptions.
  3. Check tenancy type, date and exceptions against the official source before relying on the result.

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Scope and limits

This is a self-service information page for renters in England. It does not review your documents, decide a dispute or replace qualified help for urgent, high-value or complex matters.

Official sources

These official pages are the starting point for this England summary. Your tenancy type and dates can change the route.

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Common questions

Common questions

How much tenancy deposit can be requested?

For most private tenancies in England, the usual cap is five weeks of rent when annual rent is below £50,000 and six weeks when it is £50,000 or more. Exceptions and tenancy type still matter.

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