If your tenancy deposit was not protected

Unless they’re exempt, your landlord must use a tenancy deposit scheme.

If they do not, you can take your landlord to the First-Tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber).

What the tribunal can do

The tribunal can order your landlord to:

• protect your deposit if you still live there
• return your deposit if you’ve moved out
• pay you compensation of up to 3 times the deposit amount

When you can apply

You can apply either:

• during the tenancy
• up to 3 months after your tenancy ends

How to apply to the tribunal

Use form G (General Private Tenancies Application) and rule 103 to apply. Get form G and notes on completing it on the tribunal website.

You’ll need to send the tribunal a copy of your tenancy agreement when you apply.

There’s no cost to apply to the tribunal.