First rent & deposit

Use this page to note amounts, generate messages, and tick off legal tasks. No payments are taken here.

Quick note: this is a planning tool only — no payments are taken here. Full disclaimer is at the bottom.

Legal: protect deposit & serve Prescribed Information within 30 days

Monthly rent (£)

Agreed deposit (£)

Start date

Due date for cleared funds

Max deposit = —

Cap auto-switches between five weeks (annual rent under £50,000) and six weeks once annual rent hits £50,000.

Protect the deposit in an approved scheme and serve the Prescribed Information within 30 days of receiving the deposit.

Keep proof of protection and service (emails/receipts) with the tenancy file.

Your bank details (never in a forwarded chain)

Tip: keep it simple — surname + start date works well.

Security tip: warn tenants to phone you on a known number before sending money and to watch for fraud.

No payments are taken on this page. This tool only helps you calculate amounts and generate template text.
This content is for general guidance and is not legal, financial, or tax advice. If you’re unsure, speak to a qualified professional.
Rules can change — always check the latest official guidance and comply with the Tenant Fees Act and deposit protection requirements.
Fraud warning: always confirm bank details by calling a known number before any transfer. Treat emailed “changed bank details” as suspicious.
You are responsible for protecting the deposit in an approved scheme and serving Prescribed Information within the required timeframe.