Deposit not in Deposit Scheme

[FermezLaBouche]

Hello All,
I've been getting some excellent advice from Mumsnetters on this thread here
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/1515753-Landlords-Ladies-please-help
regarding my landlady's unpleasant behaviour and the subsequent discovery that my deposit is not in a government deposit scheme.

My landlady has admitted in an email that my deposit is being held in a "bonded Barclays account" - can anyone tell me what this is, and confirm whether or not this is a legal place for my deposit to be sitting? I don't know what to do about this. I just want my money back, but at the same time should she be allowed to do this?

Thanks

[TheMonster]

I don't know - sounds dodgy and desrves a bump.

[FermezLaBouche]

Thanks BoE - the more I ask, the more conflicting advice I seem to receive. As far as I knew, the only acceptable places to put a deposit were one of the 3 government schemes. Confuuuuuuuused!

[MrsSquirrel]

You are quite correct that the only acceptable place to put a deposit is one of the three government schemes.

I suggest you contact Shelter for advice. They have a helpline 0808 800 4444.

There are many things wrong with the way she is treating you. I can't decide if she is evil or just nuts.