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

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...

#NewsStory: Don’t miss out on £70K funding from TDS Charitable Foundation

Organisations that support landlords and tenants have just four weeks left to apply for a share of a £70,000 funding pot from...

#NewsStory: TDS Charitable Foundation announces double funding round

The Trustees of the TDS Charitable Foundation have extended the deadline for the current round of funding and are now welcoming funding...

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....

#NewsStory: The Rt Hon Mike Penning MP opens new TDS headquarters

The company, which has its new headquarters in Maylands, took the opportunity to tell Mike Penning about their work helping...

#NewsStory: TDS increases £100m in deposits, new annual report reveals

In its latest Annual Review published today, The Dispute Service has announced that it protects over £1.3bn in tenancy deposits; an...

How Agents can transfer a tenancy deposit safely

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