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mortzm

No time to clean, no money for pros, what’s gonna happen?

Hi everyone, I’m in Scotland for context.

I have had to urgently move out due to a tragedy. Like the title says, I have no time to clean and absolutely no money to hire someone to help. Today is pretty much the only day I have to get stuff done, I start work at 9pm tonight so it’s very limited, and I’ve removed all furniture.

There is still a few small piles of clutter and the cupboards haven’t been done yet. I know I will NOT be able to return the flat in the condition I was given it in.

I think it’s fair if my landlord keeps the deposit, it’s £375 so would in my opinion be enough for any charges. I just know I won’t be able to get it into good condition so have accepted that it is right and just for my landlord to keep the deposit. I have attempted to call him several times but no answer, so have sent a text and email explaining the situation - basically that I accept the flat is in poor condition and I am not looking to get my deposit back.

However, is it possible for him to apply extra charges? Will there be any more consequences to leaving the cupboards full of clutter? I don’t want any of the things there and I don’t think its a huge amount of stuff either.

Any advice would be helpful. Thank you.

Posted Jun 25, 2026, 4:59 PM UTC

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