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Bring your deposits home.
Rental deposits, utility deposits, down payments. A deposit is money you're meant to get back. Pick the kind of deposit you're claiming, and ClaimMyDeposits gives you the tools to document it, ask for it clearly, and keep track until it's settled.
- Your entries stay in this browser
- Organizing tools, not legal advice
- Early version, provided as-is
Step 1 · Your deposit
Which deposit are you claiming?
Choose the kind of deposit. You'll see who usually holds it, what to ask for, what to have ready, and which tools to use, in order.
Step 2 · Toolkit
Claim it, one tool at a time.
Every deposit you start appears in My deposits with its next step marked, and the other tools fill in from it. Entries are saved in this browser only, so use Backup to keep a copy. This is an early version: check everything before you rely on it.
My deposits
Each card shows its next step. Set the expected return date from your agreement or local rules, and the days are counted for you.
No deposits on your list yet
Start in Step 1 by choosing the kind of deposit you're claiming. It lands here with its next step marked.
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Condition checklist
Use the same list twice: once when you move in and once when you move out. Anything that got worse is highlighted, so you know exactly what to photograph and discuss.
Photograph each room from the doorway, then take close-ups of anything marked worn or damaged.
Keep the original files, which carry the date they were taken. Emailing them to yourself on the day adds a second dated record.
Send your move-in notes to the landlord or manager soon after you arrive and keep their reply.
Request letter
A clear, polite written request is a good first step. Fill in what you know. The letter updates as you type.
Deductions check
Got a list of charges? Enter each one, mark the ones you accept and the ones you want to ask about, and see what that means for the amount coming back.
Often described as normal wear and tear
- Light scuffs or faded paint from everyday living
- Carpet worn thin along walkways
- Small marks from hanging pictures
- Loose handles or hinges from regular use
- Sun-faded curtains or blinds
Often described as damage
- Large holes, gouges or broken fixtures
- Burns, deep stains or pet damage to floors
- Broken windows, doors or appliances
- Unapproved alterations or paint colors
- Items missing from an agreed inventory
These are common examples, not rules. How a charge is treated depends on your agreement, the item's age and condition at the start, and local law. Useful questions for any charge: Can you share the receipt or estimate? What was the condition at move-in? How was the amount worked out?
Summary & backup
A one-page record of a deposit: dates, amounts, contact history, condition changes and charges. Bring it to anyone helping you, such as a tenant service, mediator or advisor.
Partners
Built with partners. Open to more.
ClaimMyDeposits is in early development together with partners who help people get deposits back fairly. We're open to conversations with organizations that want to shape it, link to it or build on it.
Let's talk about partnering
Tell us who you are and what you have in mind. We'd especially like to hear from:
For partnership conversations only. We can't advise on individual deposits, so please don't send personal case details.
Link straight to a tool
Pick a tool to get a direct link and a QR code for your website, emails, flyers or front desk.
Linking to ClaimMyDeposits doesn't mean we endorse you, or that you endorse us.
Printable handouts
Plain, ink-friendly pages you can print and hand over.
A good-practice pledge
People looking for their money are easy to take advantage of. If these describe how you work, copy them onto your site.
- We tell you our fees, in writing, before any work starts.
- We never guarantee you'll get money back.
- We never ask for your passwords or bank logins.
- We tell you when you can do something yourself for free.
- We refer legal questions to qualified professionals.
- We collect only the personal information we need, and delete it when the work is done.
Self-declared. ClaimMyDeposits doesn't certify, rank, recommend or endorse any person or business.
Resources
Where to check the official rules.
Deposit rules differ by country, state and city. These official and nonprofit sources are good places to start. Each link was checked in October 2026. We're not affiliated with them and can't vouch for what they say later.
United States
- State unclaimed property programs Links to each state's official program. Money a business couldn't return to you, such as an old utility deposit, can end up here. Searching is free.unclaimed.org
- How to find unclaimed money The U.S. government's guide to state and federal unclaimed money searches.usa.gov
- Free legal aid by state Find nonprofit legal aid organizations and self-help guides near you.lawhelp.org
- Find your state attorney general Many attorney general offices run a consumer protection service.naag.org
United Kingdom
- Tenancy deposit protection How deposit protection works in England and Wales, including the government-approved schemes, with links for Scotland and Northern Ireland.gov.uk
- Tenancy deposits advice Charity guidance on getting a deposit back and what to do if it wasn't protected.shelter.org.uk
In England and Wales, GOV.UK says your landlord or agent must protect your deposit “within 30 days of getting it” and return it “within 10 days of you both agreeing how much you'll get back.”Source: gov.uk/tenancy-deposit-protection, checked October 2026
Ireland
- Residential Tenancies Board The state body for landlords and tenants, with guidance on security deposits and disputes.rtb.ie
Australia
- RTBA Online, Victoria Victoria's Residential Tenancies Bond Authority, where rental bonds in Victoria are lodged and claimed. Other states and territories run their own bond services.rentalbonds.vic.gov.au
Anywhere else
Search for your local tenancy board, consumer protection agency or legal aid service. Prefer government sites (such as .gov, .gov.uk, .gc.ca, .gov.au) and registered nonprofits. Be cautious with anyone who charges to find money you can search for yourself for free.
Questions
Straight answers.
Is the site finished?
No. It's an early version, still under development with partners. Features and content may change, pause or be removed, and things may not always work as intended. Please check everything before you rely on it.
Is ClaimMyDeposits a legal service?
No. It's a set of organizing tools. It doesn't give legal or financial advice, doesn't represent you, and doesn't contact anyone on your behalf. For advice about your situation, contact a legal aid organization, your local tenancy or consumer agency, or a qualified advisor.
Who is responsible if something goes wrong?
At this stage, no responsibility is accepted for the use of this site or its tools. Everything is provided as-is. You decide what to send and to whom, and you're responsible for checking the rules and deadlines that apply to you. The full terms are in the disclaimer.
How long does a landlord or company have to return my deposit?
It depends on where you live, what your agreement says, and sometimes on when you give a forwarding address. That's why the site doesn't fill in deadlines for you. Check your agreement and your local official guidance (see Resources), then enter the date in My deposits. You can add it to your calendar from there.
Will this get my deposit back?
We can't promise that, and no honest service can. The tools help you stay organized: clear records, dated photos and a polite written request make any conversation about your deposit easier, but the outcome depends on your situation.
Where is my information stored?
Only in this browser on this device, using its built-in storage. It isn't sent to us or to anyone else, and the site uses no cookies, analytics or ads. Clearing your browser data erases it, and we can't recover it, so save a backup from Summary & backup if it matters to you.
Someone offered to find my “unclaimed deposits” for a fee. Should I pay?
Check first whether you can do it yourself. In the U.S., searching state unclaimed property programs through unclaimed.org is free. Never share passwords or bank logins, and get any fee in writing before agreeing to anything.
Does it cost anything?
The tools are currently free to use. There's no account to create and nothing to buy.
Can my organization partner with you?
We're open to it. Email connectwithus@humanitysolutions.net and tell us who you are and what you have in mind. See Partners for more.
Disclaimer
Please read this before using the tools.
ClaimMyDeposits is an early version that is still under development together with partners. By using this site, you accept the terms below. Last updated 30 October 2026.
- Under development
- This site and its tools are an early version. Features, content and these terms may change, pause or be removed at any time without notice, and things may not work as intended.
- No responsibility or liability
- Everything on this site is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, ClaimMyDeposits, its owner and its partners accept no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, cost, missed deadline, refused claim or other consequence arising from the use of, or reliance on, this site, its tools, templates or information.
- Not legal, financial or professional advice
- The site offers general information and organizing tools only. It is not a law firm or a financial service, and using it does not create a client, advisory or any other professional relationship. For advice on your situation, contact a qualified professional, a legal aid organization or the relevant official agency.
- No guarantees
- We do not guarantee that you will recover any deposit or any amount, or that the information on this site is complete, accurate or up to date. Rules differ by country, state and city, and change over time.
- Your decisions are yours
- You decide what to do and what to send. You are responsible for checking your agreement and the rules and deadlines that apply to you, and for the accuracy of anything you send to anyone.
- We don't act for you
- We do not contact landlords, companies or authorities on your behalf, hold or transfer money, or handle claims.
- Your data
- What you enter is stored only in your own browser. We can't see, recover or restore it. Keep your own copies of anything important.
- Partners and other websites
- Links to other websites are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for their content or services, and a link is not an endorsement. Partner involvement in developing this site, or anyone's use of the good-practice pledge, does not mean we recommend, certify or take responsibility for any organization.
- Where the law says otherwise
- Some places do not allow certain warranties or liabilities to be excluded. Where that applies, these exclusions apply only as far as the law allows.