TDS Blog For Agents, Landlords & Tenants | Tenancy Deposit Scheme

Will the Renters (Reform) Bill become law in 2024?

It’s the piece of legislation that everyone in the lettings industry has been talking about for the past few years....

#AskTDS: "How do I protect against damage/negligence from a tenant?"

When it comes to letting out a property, landlords are obviously concerned with how to protect their investment. Although everyone...

Ask TDS: Can I win a dispute by default?

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

How long should appliances last in rented homes? A look at product lifespans

Do you know the average lifespan of carpets in rented properties? Or what about when it’s time to replace the...

Unsure about making a deposit dispute claim? There’s a quick way to find out the key features of a successful claim

If you’re a landlord or letting agent and have ever gone through a deposit deduction dispute claim, you’ll know how...

How do I request a repair and what do I do if my landlord doesn’t respond?

Your landlord is usually responsible for carrying out major repairs to the property you’re renting. If you rent through a...

#AskTDS: "How can changes to the parties of a tenancy affect the deposit?"

This week, Debbie Davies, Head of Sales and Client Success at the Tenancy Deposit Scheme answers an agent’s question: “How...

Top 5 reasons to outsource your client accounting

The Letting Partnership discusses the advantages of outsourcing client accounting to a client accounting service provider (CASP) As a letting...

#AskTDS: "My tenants haven't paid rent since I gave them notice. Can I recover these costs from their deposits?"

In this week’s #AskTDS, we answer a common question from landlords: “My tenants haven’t paid rent since I gave them...

#AskTDS: Maintaining gardens in rented properties - what are your responsibilities as a tenant?

Gardening is one of the top 5 reasons for deposit disputes claimed by landlords using our TDS Custodial...

End-of-year recap

It has been an exciting year for the TDS Group as we strive to make life easier and raise standards...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme and NRLA Collaborate to Release Free Guide on Mould and Damp in Privately Rented Homes

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme and the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) have joined forces to launch a valuable...

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