The Aberdeen Law Project is pleased to report that a member of our representation team successfully secured 1.5 times the value of a tenant’s deposit after a local landlord failed to protect the deposit in a scheme.

Ruth Dale, a second-year law student, fought and won the client’s case in the First-tier Tribunal before going on to defeat the landlord’s appeal against the initial ruling in the Upper Tribunal.

Ruth successfully argued on both occasions that the client’s deposit should have been protected in a scheme and that the tribunal should make an award of 1.5 times the deposit’s value – a three-figure sum – in favour of the client.

On the result, Ruth said: “This was an interesting and exciting case from start to finish – the landlord had clearly breached the regulations in place to safeguard tenants. I was happy with the outcome, as was the tenant. I joined the Aberdeen Law Project and the representation team because I want to help people, I can’t think of a better way to help my community than through pro bono work.”

Our client, the tenant, said: “I have enjoyed being represented by the Aberdeen Law Project. They were quick to respond, helpful and keen to help. The process was smooth, and I am glad I sought their help.”

Adam Davies, Representation Supervisor, commented: “Ruth has shown great work ethic and dedication over and above what would be expected of many other second year students in order to get a great result for the client. This is a great example of the work ethic and dedication on offer at ALP.”