Can a landlord deduct from a tenants deposit during mid tenancy and then require tenant to “top up”?
Its easier to just bill them now for whatever it is you think they should be paying. What is it by the way?
As far as I am aware, there is no mechanism in the DPS to allow this. I have only been able to request a deduction from the deposit if the remainder is going back to the tenant. My view is, small sum or the repair can’t wait agree payment now. Larger sum or repair can wait till end of tenancy, agree for a deduction from deposit. Whatever you do, get it all in writing.