[nibbleshifter]

In the UK it was such a routine thing (landlord not giving your deposit back) that I just stopped paying the last months rent before moving out.

The UK does have a supposedly mandatory deposit protection scheme, but a lot of dodgy landlords aren't compliant with it, and the dispute process is a fucking nightmare.

[okeuro49]

> The UK does have a supposedly mandatory deposit protection scheme, but a lot of dodgy landlords aren't compliant with it, and the dispute process is a fucking nightmare.

You can claim up to three times the deposit if it isn't protected in 30 days.

The dispute process is pretty good I have found.

[philjohn]

Penalties are steep for not using it, and fortunately enough, landlords have property that can have a charge attached to it. Good luck getting another BTL mortgage.