英国关于租房押金的新规定--新生必读
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[size=3][font=SimSun]在英国租房子，无论是直接和房东打交道，还是和租房中介打交道，都免不了要交押金，但是往往一些黑房东和黑中介在租期结束的时候以种种理由克扣押金，很多留学生苦于没有法律帮助，或者时间精力耗不起，只好放弃。[/font][font=Times New Roman]2007[/font][font=SimSun]年[/font][font=Times New Roman]4[/font][font=SimSun]月[/font][font=Times New Roman]6[/font][/size][size=3]日以后，一个关于租房押金的新规定出台了，对于房客有了一定的保护作用。这个新规定称为：[/size][b][font=Times New Roman]Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme.[/font][/b]
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[font=SimSun][size=3]新的规定适用于短期租房的情况，一般来说，只要不是和房东住在一起或者租房合同和工作相关联的，那么新规定就适用。很明显，大部分自己租房子的中国留学生都是在这个新规定的保护下的。[/size][/font]
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[size=3][font=SimSun]这个新规定其实是保护你交给房东的押金，保证在最后你应该得到押金的情况下，房东不能拖欠或者抵赖。有两种方式房东可以选择来处理你的押金：[/font][font=Times New Roman]custodial scheme [/font][font=SimSun]和[/font][font=Times New Roman]insurance-based scheme[/font][font=SimSun]。[/font][/size]
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[size=3][font=SimSun]无论房东或者中介选择哪种，房东都有义务在你交纳押金后的[/font][font=Times New Roman]14[/font][font=SimSun]天内把有关细节告诉你。在租期结束的时候，两种方式会有不同的处理方式，但是都要求[/font][font=Times New Roman]10[/font][font=SimSun]天内房东对你的押金有所处理，否则就可以法庭见。[/font][/size]!{{-rXZ-~
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[font=SimSun][size=3]具体信息，看下面，希望能帮到一些新来英国的同学：[/size][/font]
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[font=Arial][b][size=14pt]Who is this fact sheet for? [/size][/b][size=14pt][/size][/font]
[font=Arial][size=3]This fact sheet is for people starting a new tenancy with a private landlord or letting agent from 6 April 2007. It only applies to [b]assured shorthold tenants[/b]. Most new private tenancies are likely to be assured shorthold, unless your landlord lives with you or your accommodation goes with your job. If you are unsure about what kind of tenancy you are starting, you should get advice. [/size][/font]
[font=Arial][b][size=14pt]New protection for tenants from April 2007 [/size][/b][size=14pt][/size][/font]
[font=Arial][size=3]Most landlords and letting agents ask tenants for a deposit as security against damage or non-payment of rent, but it can be difficult to get it back when you leave. If you paid a deposit before April 2007, often the only way to get it back if you have a disagreement with your landlord is to go to court. But this can be costly, time-consuming and there is no guarantee that you'll get your money back. [/size][/font]
[font=Arial][size=3]However, if you pay a deposit on or after 6 April 2007, your landlord must use a tenancy deposit protection scheme to safeguard it. [/size][/font]p$^m.y6w s9g In
[font=Arial][b][size=14pt]What is a tenancy deposit protection scheme [/size][/b][size=14pt][/size][/font]
[font=Arial][size=3]A tenancy deposit protection scheme safeguards your deposit. This means you can be sure that you will get your deposit back at the end of the tenancy, as long as you are entitled to it. For example, your landlord may be entitled to some of the deposit if there is any damage or if you haven’t paid all your rent. The scheme also provides a service to sort out disagreements about the deposit without going to court. [/size][/font]9g"A8IqT(E7Y
[font=Arial][size=3]There are two types of scheme and it is up to your landlord to choose which one they want to join. One type of scheme is a custodial scheme and the other is insurance-based. The main difference is that: [/size][/font]
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[/font][font=Arial][size=3]• in the custodial scheme, your landlord pays the deposit into the scheme and the scheme looks after it. The deposit will earn interest which will be paid back with the deposit when you move out [/size][/font]
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[/font][font=Arial][size=3]• in an insurance-based scheme, your landlord keeps the deposit, but has to pay insurance to the scheme. [/size][/font]
[b][font=Arial][size=14pt]How do I know if my deposit is protected [/size][/font][/b][font=Arial][size=14pt][/size][/font]
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]If you are looking for a place to rent, ask the landlord which tenancy scheme they will use to safeguard your deposit. [/size][/font][/color] e,g3ju$[;g;Y*c
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]Within 14 days of you paying a deposit, your landlord [b]must give [/b]you details of the scheme they are using to protect it. The scheme should also write to you to confirm that your deposit is protected. If you are in any doubt, you can contact the schemes. [/size][/font][/color]|*Z? X P
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]It is also important that you and your landlord agree, in writing, what condition the place is in when you start renting it, including a list of the furniture and fittings (known as an [b]inventory[/b]). This should help prevent disagreements at the end of the tenancy. [/size][/font][/color]
[b][font=Arial][size=14pt]What happens at the end of the tenancy [/size][/font][/b][font=Arial][size=14pt][/size][/font]
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]You should get your deposit back within ten days if you and your landlord agree about how much you should get back. The way this works, and what happens if there is a disagreement, depends on the type of scheme your landlord is using. [/size][/font][/color]#V-{:U;a3Q&fO
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]It is reasonable for your landlord to take money off the deposit to cover, for example, damage to the property or furniture, or missing items which were listed in the inventory. But they should not take money off the deposit to pay for fair wear and tear, in other words, damage which has taken place over a long time through normal use. [/size][/font][/color]
[size=3][b][color=black][font=Arial]Custodial scheme [/font][/color][/b][color=black][font=Arial][/font][/color][/size]._*q dC'a.Ybz
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]If your deposit is being held in the custodial scheme and you and your landlord agree how much you should get back, they will tell the scheme how much to pay you. The scheme will have to pay you this amount, plus any interest, within ten days. [/size][/font][/color]'o/[8D'f C^}
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]If there is a disagreement about how much deposit you should get back, the scheme will hold on to the disputed amount until the disagreement has been sorted out and pay the rest to you. [/size][/font][/color]/d d5j*o,f
[size=3][b][color=black][font=Arial]Insurance-based schemes [/font][/color][/b][color=black][font=Arial][/font][/color][/size]
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]In an insurance-based scheme, your landlord will have kept your deposit. They must return it to you within ten days of you asking for it, as long as you both agree how much you should get back. [/size][/font][/color]
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]If you and your landlord disagree about how much of your deposit you should get back, they must pay you the amount which isn't disputed and pay the rest into the scheme until the disagreement has been sorted out. [/size][/font][/color]w;fb6K]9pcW@ `
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]For example, you paid a £600 deposit. Your landlord wants to keep £200 to replace damaged furniture, but you believe the damage was there before you moved in. Your landlord must give you £400 and put the other £200 into the scheme until your dispute is settled. [/size][/font][/color]8QCjg;bt
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]If the landlord does not pay you what you are entitled to, the insurance scheme will pay it. [/size][/font][/color]
[b][font=Arial][size=14pt]Sorting out disagreements about deposits [/size][/font][/b][font=Arial][size=14pt][/size][/font]
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]Each scheme has a free service which landlords and tenants can use to sort out disagreements about deposits, instead of going to court. This is called an [b]alternative dispute resolution (ADR) [/b]service. The ADR service will decide how much of the deposit you should get back. The tenancy deposit scheme will then pay you the money. [/size][/font][/color]
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]If you agree to use the ADR service, you will have to agree with whatever decision is made. You will not then be able go to court. [/size][/font][/color]
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]If you or your landlord does not want to use the ADR service, you will be able to go to court to try to get your deposit back. [/size][/font][/color]Pq_B*smU1Q t4}
[b][font=Arial][size=14pt]What if my landlord does not protect my deposit? [/size][/font][/b][font=Arial][size=14pt][/size][/font]
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]If your landlord does not protect your deposit using a tenancy deposit protection scheme, or will not tell you which scheme they are using, you can take them to court. The court will either order your landlord to pay you back the deposit or to pay it into one of the schemes. It will also order your landlord to pay you three times the amount of the deposit as a fine. If you are thinking about taking your landlord to court, you should get advice. [/size][/font][/color] X[ G#z]5p
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]There is a special procedure which private landlords can often use to evict tenants without having to give reasons and without a court hearing. [/size][/font][/color]8O/ED3kl+h
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]However, your landlord is not allowed to use this procedure if they don't protect your deposit using a tenancy deposit protection scheme, or will not tell you which scheme they are using. If you landlord is trying to evict you, you should talk to an experienced housing adviser straight away. [/size][/font][/color]*H:b(r @j[X8M%_g
[b][font=Arial][size=14pt]What if I paid a deposit before April 2007 [/size][/font][/b][font=Arial][size=14pt][/size][/font]"_:F G$qC\,k q
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]Landlords don't have to use a tenancy deposit protection scheme for deposits paid before 6 April 2007. If you paid a deposit before April 2007and you have a disagreement with your landlord about it, try to come to an agreement. [/size][/font][/color]} L C!v I V0Y
[color=black][font=Arial][size=3]If that doesn't work, you will have to think about taking your landlord to court. If you're in this position, you should get advice. [/size][/font][/color] 好消息昂~~~~
不过我还是想选HOMESTAY,朋友们说对口语适应有好处b | MAkaY5h
有空的朋友建议下好么?::81 英国HOMESTAY很少。 HOMESTAY适合小留学生吧？年龄大一点的，还是自己租得好 ::14 酷，这种租房子法规都哪里找啊？ 好长～ 有汉语版的没？ ::13 但好像你要是只租house的一间，没法受这个保护的。 还好我正打算租整间house
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[[i] 本帖最后由 erickson 于 2008-7-6 00:58 编辑 [/i]] [quote]原帖由 [i]zhao840421[/i] 于 2008-5-3 22:14 发表 [url=http://edu.taisha.org/bbs/redirect.php?goto=findpost&pid=11443842&ptid=824014][img]http://edu.taisha.org/bbs/images/common/back.gif[/img][/url]
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她可以租整间然后在做2房东，这样他都可以省下自己的房租了。
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