#AskTDS | Tenancy Deposit Scheme Offering government backed deposit protection services across the UK

Which Deposit Protection Scheme is right for me, Custodial or Insured?

You’ve chosen to protect your deposit with the government-approved, multi-award-winning Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), but unsure which scheme to use.

#AskTDS: My tenant has complained of a mould and damp problem, what do I do next?

Mould and damp are repeat offenders in tenancy disputes. If left unattended, mould can wreak havoc in homes, causing wooden...

#AskTDS – Should I pay my deposit before or after signing a tenancy agreement?

Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) is a Government approved scheme for the protection of tenancy deposits offering both Insured...

#AskTDS: What are my rights as a student tenant?

This week, we answer a student tenancy deposit question from a tenant: For many students, university is the first time they have...

#AskTDS: "Do I have to re-register my tenancy deposits every year?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “Do I have to re-register my tenancy deposits every...

#AskTDS: "The tenant can't give me an address for after the tenancy ends. How do I complete the Prescribed Information?"

At the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, one common question we hear is:“What happens if a tenant can’t give me a forwarding...

#AskTDS: What can I use my tenant's deposit for?

Congratulations on making a responsible start as a landlord! You’ve registered your tenant’s deposit within the first 30 days with...

#AskTDS: "I am taking over management from my letting agent, how do I transfer the deposit protection from the agent to myself?"

In this week’s #AskTDS, we answer a landlord’s question: “I am taking over the management of my property from my...

#AskTDS: "What do I do if my deposit isn't protected?"

In this week’s AskTDS, we answer a common question from tenants, “what do I do if my deposit isn’t protected?” Since...

#AskTDS: "Do I need to professionally clean the property at the end of the tenancy?"

In this week’s #AskTDS, Sandy Bastin , our Head of Adjudication Services, answers a tenant’s question, “Do I need to...

#AskTDS: Can I claim from a tenant's deposit if I didn't provide an inventory?

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) is a government-approved scheme for the protection of tenancy deposits; we offer both insured protection...

Ask TDS: "If one tenant moves out, what happens to the shared deposit?"

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) is a government approved a scheme for the protection of tenancy deposits; we offer both...