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Record a deposit refund

Close a settlement only after the money has actually been returned.

Reviewed 12 November 2026 · Step-by-step guide

Where to start

Tenancy / Deposits → Record refund

Before you begin

Agree the final rent and repair amounts. Have proof of the real refund.

RentRows settlement screen with fictional example records; Tenancy / Deposits → Record refund
Fictional example records. Select the screenshot to open it at full size. Your names, dates and balances will differ.

Follow the steps

  1. 01

    Review held deposit, final rent and repair deductions. Resolve remaining rent before the refund action is available.

  2. 02

    Make the real bank, cash or M-Pesa refund outside RentRows.

  3. 03

    Choose Record refund and enter the actual amount and date, with the real reference or explanation.

  4. 04

    Review the remaining held amount and save the final settlement document.

  5. 05

    If a historical settlement is already cleared but its exact split is unknown, use the historical settlement process instead of inventing refunds.

Check the result

The saved refund reduces held funds and remains in the tenancy history.

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