Lost deposit?
Hi I rented a flat from 2022 to 2026. My fist months rent and deposit was paid by a housing association (which I am struggling to find) at the time due to me not working. I have the tenancy agreement stating the price of the rent and deposit.
During the tenancy the original landlord sold the property to another landlord and I continued to pay rent to the new landlord with a small rent increase.
When I gave notice this year I asked about the deposit and the new landlord said that the previous landlord had said there was no deposit paid. They showed me a copy of the tenancy agreement I have which says deposit nil, but on my agreement it shows that actual deposit charge.
I have tried to see if it was put in the deposit protection scheme and there is no record of it.
The new landlord has asked me to chase it up with the old one but I have been unable to contact him.
What would be my next steps?
TIA