{"id":68418,"date":"2026-02-09T13:08:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/?p=68418"},"modified":"2026-02-09T13:08:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:08:55","slug":"valentines-day-what-happens-to-your-deposit-when-you-move-in-with-your-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/valentines-day-what-happens-to-your-deposit-when-you-move-in-with-your-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentine\u2019s Day: What Happens to Your Deposit When You Move in With Your Partner?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Valentine\u2019s Day is often associated with big romantic gestures, and for some couples that might involve taking the next step in the relationship and moving in together. While sharing a home can be exciting, for rented properties it is important to consider the implications this has on the deposit.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s one partner joining an existing tenancy, or a breakup leading to one tenant moving out, understanding how deposits in joint tenancies work can help avoid confusion later down the line when the tenancy ends.<\/p>\n

Moving into a partner\u2019s tenancy<\/h2>\n

If one tenant is already renting a property and their partner moves in, this does not automatically change the tenancy or who the deposit belongs to.<\/p>\n

The tenant should always make sure they get permission from the landlord to move someone new into the property, so that the landlord can update all essential paperwork.<\/p>\n

Where the partner is not named on the tenancy agreement, they will not usually have a legal entitlement to the deposit, even if they contribute towards rent or household bills that are under the original tenant\u2019s name.<\/p>\n

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Adding a partner to the tenancy agreement<\/h2>\n

If a landlord agrees to add a partner to the tenancy agreement, this creates a joint tenancy. Under a joint tenancy, all named tenants are jointly responsible for:<\/p>\n