Deposits
Deposit not returned in Ireland
Work out whether a deposit dispute belongs in small claims, RTB, or another complaint route.
Check your dispute first
Answer a few questions to see your options before writing your complaint.
Check your optionsSome deposits can fit small claims, but many residential tenancy deposits belong with the Residential Tenancies Board instead.
For pre-court writing, be exact about what the deposit was for, when it was paid, what was agreed, and why you say it should be returned.
Before you write
- Deposit receipt
- Agreement or booking
- Move-out or cancellation evidence
- Trader or landlord address