Received 6 March 2026
Decided 23 March 2026
Refused
Request Reference FOI 26-009
Requester Type Other (Public)
Technological University Dublin

The requester sought access to records held by TU Dublin relating to rental deposits for accommodation owned and directly managed by university residences for the period from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025. The request covered: A) Deposit rules and decision-making Copies of the standard terms and conditions that set out: - how deposits are charged, - the basis for deductions (cleaning and damages), - how students are notified of deductions, and - the appeals/complaints route. B) Complaints / appeals about deposits (redacted) Copies of formal complaints, appeals, or dispute correspondence received by the University from students relating to deposit deductions or deposit returns in university-managed accommodation, with personal data redacted as required, to cover the period between 1 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2025, and up to 15 records (or the first 15 in 2025 if there are many). C) Internal briefings: The most recent internal briefing notes/reports prepared for University management that discuss recurring issues or trends relating to deposit deductions/returns in university-managed accommodation during the same period.