New data has revealed that UK renters are losing a staggering £724 million from their deposit every year, or £250 per tenancy, due to cleaning-related deductions. A survey by SpareRoom found the extent of the issue, with 63 per cent seeing cleaning costs deducted at the end of their tenancy.
The deductions were due to claims that the property had not been sufficiently cleaned after the tenants had moved out, with landlords saying they needed to pay for professional services before the property could welcome new tenants.
