#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 The Problem with Serving Prescribed Information Too Early

As a landlord or letting agent, there’s a time-critical checklist you need to follow when dealing with tenancy deposits. From...

#AskTDS: I’m considering renting to tenants with a pet, what do I need to know?

A recent spike in demand for pets, as a result of lockdown, has meant that more landlords and agents are...

#AskTDS: How Should I Handle End of Tenancy Issues with Student Lets?

As landlords and students look ahead to returning to in-person teaching at university in the coming weeks, landlords are continuing...

#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: How Can I Resolve My Rental Deposit Dispute Quickly?

In this week’s #AskTDS, we offer advice to landlords, letting agents and tenants on how to resolve a rental deposit...

#AskTDS ‘We have just let out our first student property, is there anything I need to consider in relation to the tenancy deposit?'

In this week’s #AskTDS, a letting agent asks about tenancy deposit protection for student lets. Whether this is your first student let...

#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: I want a pet, but my landlord has concerns. How can I reassure my landlord?

In this week’s #AskTDS, one tenant asks how they can reassure their landlord that keeping a pet in their rented...

#AskTDS: How do tenancy renewals affect the deposit cap?

A year ago, the new Tenant Fees Act came into effect in England banning landlords from charging fees for anything...

#AskTDS Why is my landlord switching to the TDS Custodial tenancy deposit protection scheme?

Whether you’re new to renting, beginning a new tenancy with a new landlord, or in an existing tenancy, it’s important to...