You are required to leave your accommodation in the state you found it, you should be able to refer to your inventory to help you know what this is like.

It is often a good idea to give the whole property a good clean, be aware that you may be charged if you leave any rubbish or possessions in the property.

Your estate agent or landlord will come and check the property when you are moving up and may make deductions to your property or charge you if there is any damages or the property is in a worse condition than when you moved in.

When you paid your deposit, you should have been notified of which deposit protection scheme your money has been kept in. Landlords are required by law to have your deposit in a protection scheme.

When you move out the money can only be released if both parties agree on any deductions etc. If your landlord has made deductions and you do not think these are reasonable or there has been a mistake then you can raise this through your deposit protection scheme.