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

Ask TDS: "Can my landlord charge me for cleaning the oven?"

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

Ask TDS: "My tradesmen left a mess. Who is liable?"

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

Ask TDS: "What do I do if my deposit isn't protected?"

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

Landlord Best Practices for Utility Bills

Being a landlord comes with a host of responsibilities, and among the multitude of tasks that accompany managing a tenancy,...

Tenancy Deposits and the Right to Rent

As you may be aware some new legislation came into effect on 14th November 2016. This legislation (The Immigration Act...

#AskTDS: "When should my landlord return my deposit?"

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

What is illegal eviction and how do I avoid it?

The law protects tenants from illegal eviction. Make sure you know how and when you can evict a tenant lawfully. A...

What happens to the tenancy agreement if you transfer to a limited company?

Changes to how buy-to-let income is taxed is prompting some landlords to incorporate their property businesses. This isn’t a simple process....

How Agents can transfer a tenancy deposit safely

Is your landlord taking back management of their property? Or are they changing letting agent?

HMO properties: best practice for landlords

A ‘house in multiple occupation’ (HMO) can earn more in rent than a traditional single-let property, but administering shared tenancies...

Student tips: Is it a holding deposit or tenancy deposit?

House hunting for students is now well underway. If you have spoken to housing advisers, they will have reminded you...

How to go about changing sharers mid-tenancy

Over the past few weeks we have posted a lot of advice for the many student tenants who have just begun renting for...