u/ukmallu

Hi everyone,

Just wanted a quick sense check on a deposit issue.

I moved out of a studio flat in Leeds (LS6) and my landlord is claiming £350 total from my £825 deposit via DPS:

• £320 for cleaning
• £30 for rubbish removal

For context:

• I vacuumed before leaving
• Kitchen counters, hob, sink and shower were clean
• There may have been some limescale in the toilet
• I did leave some boxes, bedding and a few small items as the outside bins were full

I am okay with the £30 rubbish charge, but £320 for cleaning feels quite high for a studio.

Also:

• I paid the deposit on 21 August 2024, but it was only protected on 10 October 2024
• Landlord has offered to send photos of the studio (I had taken a few when I had moved out).

Just wondering:

• Is £320 a normal cleaning cost for a studio in Leeds?
• Has anyone disputed something similar through DPS?
• Does the late deposit protection make any difference here?

Thanks!