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#AskTDS: Can I claim for redecoration if there is mould present at the end of the tenancy?

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “Can I claim for redecoration if there is mould...

#AskTDS: "Can I claim for condensation damage?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “Can I claim for condensation damage?” At the end of...

#AskTDS: "Who is responsible for mould building up in the property I let out?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “Who is responsible for mould building up in the...

#AskTDS: "I want to raise a dispute, but my tenant is uncontactable - what should I do?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “I want to raise a dispute, but my tenant...

#AskTDS: "The value of my claim is more than the deposit - should I go to court instead?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “The value of my claim is more than the...

#AskTDS: "My tenant is taking me to court - can TDS still adjudicate?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “My tenant is taking me to court over the...

#AskTDS: "How can I ensure my property is winter ready?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “I want to send my contractor to my rental...

#AskTDS: "The pipes in my property froze and burst over winter. Can I deduct the cost of repairs from my tenant's deposit?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord query: “The pipes in my property froze and burst over...

#AskTDS: "What makes TDS different?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord query: “What makes TDS different?” The TDS team attends numerous landlord...

Deposit Horror Stories for Halloween

Here are some horror stories where landlords lost a claim from a tenant’s deposit: Now you see me now you don’t… In...

#AskTDS: "I'm a first time landlord, is the TDS a government approved deposit protection scheme?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “I’m a first time landlord, is the TDS a...

#AskTDS: "My tenant hasn't signed the Prescribed Information - does that affect my deposit protection status?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “Tenant hasn’t signed the Prescribed Information – does that...