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Regulation 18 Repayment by the scheme administrator where there is no disputed amount

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(1)

Paragraph (2) applies where the scheme administrator does not receive confirmation that repayment of the tenancy deposit as applied for is agreed, and notification from the tenant as required by regulation 16(1)(b) and (c) within 30 working days of writing to the tenant in accordance with regulation 16(1) is not received.

(2)

The scheme administrator must:—

(a)

if the amount specified under regulation 15(2)(a) is more than zero, hold that amount in a designated account (in case it is applied for by the tenant at a later date); and

(b)

repay to the landlord the amount specified under regulation 15(2)(b) within 5 working days of the expiry of the 30 working day period.