The Aberdeen Law Project (“ALP”) is pleased to report that they have successfully secured a four-figure sum for a group of clients in a tenancy deposit dispute in the Housing Tribunal. This case marks the latest success for the representation team in a series of victories for tenants in the city.

Advisers Callum Leeson and Eilidh Forrest represented a group of seven clients whose tenancy deposit was wrongly retained by their landlord. The team at ALP applied to the First-Tier Housing Tribunal for Scotland on behalf of the clients and successfully argued that the landlord had no right to retain the majority of the deposit. This resulted in a four-figure sum being returned to the clients.

The clients said: “We would like to thank you all for the excellent and professional service you and the team gave us over the past year and a half. We appreciate it was an extremely lengthy and difficult project to handle but your strong support got us through with a great outcome”.

Callum said: “This was a very demanding case from start to finish. Navigating a number of tribunal hearings with multiple clients and such a complex issue put to test everything I have learned during my time in the Representation Team. Although challenging, it was incredibly rewarding and we as a team are delighted to deliver such a positive result for the clients”.

Eilidh said: “When I was appointed this case and conducted the initial meeting with the clients and Callum, I knew straight away this was something the representation team could assist with. As this was a complicated case it was incredibly rewarding to get such a positive result for the clients. I am grateful that I can play my part in helping the community of Aberdeen”.

ALP assists in a range of Landlord disputes, such as rent issues, deposit retention, surcharges, claims for damages, enforcement of notice periods and unfair eviction. If you require assistance in a Landlord dispute and cannot afford a solicitor, please do not hesitate to contact us for a confidential conversation to see if we can help. If we are unable to act on your behalf, we will endeavour to recommend another organisation or law firm that is able to assist you. Please contact us by phone (01224 272 434) or by email (representation@abdnlawproject.com).

ALP is grateful for continuing financial support from the University of Aberdeen Development Trust.