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Understanding property inventories, check-in and check-outs

This week’s edition of #asktds is dedicated to answering frequently asked questions about property inventories, helping to clear up common...

#AskTDS: "I'm going on holiday - do I need to tell my landlord?"

This article has been written in response to a tenant’s query: “I’m going on holiday – do I need to...

Ask TDS: "Can my landlord keep my deposit to cover the cost of redecoration, and then not do it?"

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

#AskTDS: "Does the deposit cover unpaid utility bills if my tenant does not pay them?"

In this week’s #AskTDS, we answer a landlord’s question: “Does the deposit cover unpaid utility bills if my tenant does...

#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...

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...

#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...

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