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What's the most a deposit can be in England?
For an assured tenancy in England within the Tenant Fees Act scope, GOV.UK states a refundable tenancy-deposit cap of 5 weeks' rent below £50,000 annual rent and 6 weeks from £50,000 to £100,000. Above £100,000, this calculator does not provide a statutory cap. Check the linked official guidance for scope and exceptions.
England · Tenant Fees Act 2019
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Official England guidance
From 1 May 2026, GOV.UK describes new tenancies under the reformed private rented system as assured periodic tenancies, subject to stated exceptions. Check the current sources before relying on a figure:
- GOV.UK: fees you can charge as part of a tenancy
- GOV.UK: rent in advance and deposits for assured periodic tenancies
- GOV.UK: Tenant Fees Act statutory guidance
Last checked 21 July 2026.
Common questions
How much deposit can a landlord ask for in England?
For an assured tenancy in England within the Tenant Fees Act scope, GOV.UK states a cap of 5 weeks' rent where annual rent is under £50,000 and 6 weeks' rent from £50,000 to £100,000. The calculator does not produce a statutory cap above £100,000; GOV.UK statutory guidance says properties above that annual rent are not covered by the Act.
How is the deposit cap calculated from monthly rent?
Convert monthly rent to annual rent by multiplying by 12, divide by 52 for weekly rent, then multiply by the applicable 5- or 6-week cap. The calculator shows the annual and weekly figures it uses.
Does the deposit cap apply outside England?
This calculator covers only the England rules described in the linked GOV.UK guidance. It does not calculate the rules for Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland; use the relevant government's current official guidance.
What about holding deposits?
A holding deposit is separate from a tenancy deposit and is subject to different rules. This calculator covers only the refundable tenancy-deposit calculation; use the linked GOV.UK permitted-fees guidance for holding deposits and exceptions.