Deposit Protection Scheme

the problem with regulation is that it costs money which inevitably gets passed on to the tenant.

Some landlords were acting unscrupulously, government felt this was an easy vote-winner, passed some half baked legislation - bigger mess.

What used to happen is that you'd call the landlord and ask if the deposit could be used as the final months rent. He/she'd probably come round, take a look for carpet burns etc, and say ok.

Now, the landlord doesn't hold the deposit so you can't do this. Same thing with references, these days you almost have to have a CRB check to get a flat with some agencies.

20/30 years ago it was a lot easier and a lot less hassle, then regulation came in and made it a nightmare deposit this, guarantee this credit check here pay for credit check there, landlord pays through the nose tenant pays through the nose and gets fcuked over.

Fcuking pain in the arse.

Where is Rachman when you need him lol