SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Treatment of holding deposit

11Exceptions

Subject to paragraph 13, paragraph 3(c) does not apply where the deposit is paid to the landlord if—

a

the landlord takes all reasonable steps to enter into a tenancy agreement before the deadline for agreement, and

b

if the landlord has instructed a letting agent in relation to the proposed tenancy, the agent takes all reasonable steps to assist the landlord to enter into a tenancy agreement before that date, but

c

the tenant fails to take all reasonable steps to enter into a tenancy agreement before that date.