England Tenancy Deposit Cap Calculator
Check a requested deposit against the cap for a supported tenancy in England. Enter the rent and deposit amount to see the weekly-rent calculation and any amount above the relevant cap.
Calculation breakdown
How to use this tool
- Confirm the property is in England and the tenancy is covered.
- Enter rent with its payment period.
- Compare the tenancy deposit and holding deposit separately.
How the result is calculated
Monthly rent is converted to annual rent and divided by 52 to find weekly rent. The supported rule then applies the relevant number of weeks to the tenancy deposit.
Worked example
At £1,300 monthly rent, annual rent is £15,600 and weekly rent is £300. A five-week cap is therefore £1,500.
What this result does not cover
This is a scoped calculation, not a decision about every tenancy or fee. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have different rules.
Questions people ask
Why not divide monthly rent by four?
A year has more than 48 weeks, so that shortcut overstates weekly rent.
Is a holding deposit the same as a tenancy deposit?
No. They have different purposes and caps.
Does a result below the cap prove everything is lawful?
No. Other tenancy and deposit-protection obligations still apply.
Supported scope and official sources
England only, confirmed Tenant Fees Act coverage. Rule snapshot verified through 21 October 2026. Other tenancy terms and deposit protection require separate checks.
- www.gov.uk — tenant fees act
- www.gov.uk — fees you can charge as part of a tenancy
- www.legislation.gov.uk — 1
Source snapshot: 21 October 2026. Independent specialist review is pending. Calculations do not confirm eligibility or replace official decisions.