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Rent Deposit Deeds
A Rent Deposit Deed is a document that details the terms under which the Landlord collects and holds an advanced rent deposit. A Rent Deposit Deed, strictly speaking, will cover only clauses relating to rent, fluctuations in rent, and termination of rent. It can be adapted to include provisions for dilapidation, i.e., would the landlord be permitted to deduct any dilapidation-related charges from the rent deposit.
Similar to a deposit on a residential rental property, after the tenant has agreed to a Rent Deposit Deed, the rent effectively remains the Tenant’s property until the end of the Lease Term. This essentially means that, while the money is officially held by the Landlord/and/or their agents, they are prohibited from using/spending it unless the tenant has been advised in advance and evidence of the intended use of these monies has been provided.
Dealing with rent deposit deeds can not only be stressful, but highly disruptive. Whether you are an individual, entrepreneur, company or partnership, the process of dealing with a rent deposit can be complex and time consuming. This is why it is important you are able to speak to legal experts who can provide all the guidance you need to emerge from a negotiation with the result you are after.
The team at Blackstone is highly experienced in dealing with all forms of contract law and we always work very closely with our clients to ensure we fully understand the issues faced by them or their business. By working together, we can ensure we devise a pragmatic solution that meets your commercial objectives.
Discuss your situation with the team today by calling us on 0345 901 0445. Alternatively, allow us to get in contact with you by filling in the online enquiry form on this page.
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Our Services
We have helped both Landlords and Tenants in all aspects of their commercial lease. Our services include:
Services for Landlords
- Renewing an existing lease
- Advising on rent reviews
- Licences for Alterations
- Negotiating and granting a lease
- Agreements for Lease
- Rent Deposit Deeds
- Deeds of Variation
- Licences to Assign
Services for Tenants
- Negotiating a new lease
- Renewing an existing lease
- Assigning an existing lease
- Negotiating heads of terms
- Negotiating and agreeing Licences for Alteration
- Negotiating and agreeing Rent Deposit Deeds
- Negotiating and agreeing Agreements for Lease
For efficient commercial lease renewal, contact Blackstone solicitors on 0345 901 0445.
The two most common methods of holding a rent deposit are by a charge or by a trust:
Charge Method
The deposit is paid by the tenant to the landlord and is stored in a separate bank account managed by the landlord under the charge method. The tenant retains the contractual right to be reimbursed by the bank, and the landlord secures this right with a defined legal charge. If the tenant defaults on rent or violates specific lease terms, the landlord may deduct funds from the account.
Otherwise, the charge will expire at the end of the term (or earlier if specified circumstances are met) and the tenant’s deposit will be refunded.
Trust Method
The trust method is quite similar to the charge method in operation. As previously stated, the tenant pays the landlord the deposit, which is maintained in a separate bank account managed by the landlord. In contrast to the charge method, the landlord is the legal owner of the deposit while the tenant retains the benefit interest. The landlord is obligated to manage the deposit strictly according to the rules of the trust. The circumstances under which the landlord may withdraw from the deposit are identical to those applicable to the charge method.
We can help you today
At Blackstone, we pride ourselves on our tenacious approach to getting the results our clients are after. If you are involved in a rent deposit negotiation of any kind, get in touch and find out more about how our expert team can guide you through the process and achieve the best result possible.
We appreciate that dealing with rent deposits can be a cause of real stress and strain. However, we can help make the process as hassle free as possible thanks to our professionalism and determination to sort out your issue as quickly as we can.
Get in contact
For more information and to discover more about how we can assist you with your rent deposit negotiations, do not hesitate to get in touch. Simply give us a call on 0345 901 0445 and we can run through your situation, or if it is easier for you, fill in our online enquiry form and a member of our team will give you a call back as soon as they can.
We take on clients from throughout the UK, and regularly help those based in Manchester, London, Chester and Cheshire.
