"Deposit Boost is a natural extension – designed for those still using traditional deposits but needing peace of mind when things go wrong"
- Gary Wright - flatfair
flatfair has introduced Deposit Boost, a new service designed to help landlords recover costs that exceed the five-week cap on cash deposits. The direct-to-landlord product arrives as the Renters’ Rights Bill moves through the House of Lords, set to introduce major changes across the private rented sector.
Deposit Boost supplements existing deposits and allows landlords to claim up to an additional five weeks’ rent for tenancy-related losses. Importantly, it does so without adding regulatory burden or friction for tenants.
The service is intended to address a common challenge: costs that go beyond the original deposit. Once those funds are depleted, landlords are typically left to resolve shortfalls directly with tenants, a process that can be lengthy, difficult, and frequently unproductive.
If a tenant fails to pay charges raised above the deposit, flatfair can purchase the outstanding debt, providing landlords with a faster, less stressful resolution.
“We already support thousands of landlords through our No Deposit end-of-tenancy protection,” said Gary Wright, CEO at flatfair. “Deposit Boost is a natural extension – designed for those still using traditional deposits but needing peace of mind when things go wrong.”
He continued, “As Section 21 evictions disappear and ASTs are reformed, landlords need greater certainty, not more risk. Deposit Boost delivers that – a one-off fee for robust protection, and the confidence that even unpaid charges can be recovered.”
The product also removes much of the administrative burden from landlords and letting agents. flatfair takes on the responsibility of managing disputes, negotiations and collections. Where tenants do not pay, flatfair may purchase the debt, reducing the wait time for landlords.
“It’s the next step in our mission to create a secure, fair, and modern renting experience — protecting landlords while making the process simpler for all involved,” Wright added.
