Pro Tip - How To Get Your Deposit Back Without Begging For It

Moving out shouldn’t feel like chasing ghosts for money that’s rightfully yours. And yet, for many tenants, deposits vanish like smoke—no trace, no explanation. The truth is less mystical and more methodical: securing your full deposit begins long before you pack your last box. It’s in the photos you take on day one, the emails you send, the small fixes you don’t ignore, and the final sweep that leaves the space echoing with care. This hour unpacked the quiet power of preparation—because when you understand the system, you don’t plead… you claim. Joining us on the line was the Chairperson of the Rental Housing Tribunal, Advocate Emanuel Masombuka, who guided listeners through their rights and the practical steps to protect their money. Kaya 959