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title: "Rent deposit deed — Class A Atlas glossary"
description: "UK security mechanism — cash held by the landlord against breach."
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lastUpdated: 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
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> UK security mechanism — cash held by the landlord against breach.

## TL;DR

- UK security mechanism — cash held by the landlord against breach.
- UK equivalent of a US security deposit.

# Rent deposit deed

*Legal · UK*

## Short definition

UK security mechanism — cash held by the landlord against breach.

## Full definition

UK equivalent of a US security deposit. Typically 6 months' rent + [service charge](/glossary/service-charge) + VAT, held in a designated account. Releases on lease expiry minus any landlord claim.

## Why this matters for Class A leasing

[Rent deposit](/glossary/rent-deposit) deed is part of the legal vocabulary that institutional [Class A](/glossary/class-a) occupiers, landlords, and advisers use across UK markets. Understanding it correctly affects how you read lease documents, model occupancy economics, and benchmark deal terms across cities. Class A Atlas tracks the UK definition alongside the global standard so [cross-border](/topics/cross-border-expansion) occupiers can translate quickly.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/glossary/rent-deposit-deed), updated 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z.