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

#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...

#NewsStory: TDS API Saves Letting Agents Much Needed Time in Tenancy Deposit Admin

Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) API solution helps letting agents reduce time, duplication, and errors when transferring tenancy deposit registration information...

#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...

#NewsStory: How to prepare for the Tenancy Deposit Scheme Annual Data Snapshot

What is the TDS Annual Data Snapshot? Annual membership subscriptions for the TDS Insured scheme are calculated using our...

#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: "Do I have to re-register my tenancy deposits every year?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “Do I have to re-register my tenancy deposits every...

#ExpertView: The importance of keeping tenants' contact information up-to-date

Tags: deposit protection, tenancy deposits, tenancy deposit scheme, contact information, tenant contact details The average length of the average tenancy period...

#AskTDS: "The tenant can't give me an address for after the tenancy ends. How do I complete the Prescribed Information?"

At the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, one common question we hear is:“What happens if a tenant can’t give me a forwarding...

#AskTDS: "If I rent to students, what would happen if they leave the tenancy when their course ends?"

This article has been written in response to a query: “If I rent to students, what would happen if they...

#AskTDS: What can I use my tenant's deposit for?

Congratulations on making a responsible start as a landlord! You’ve registered your tenant’s deposit within the first 30 days with...

#AskTDS: "I am taking over management from my letting agent, how do I transfer the deposit protection from the agent to myself?"

In this week’s #AskTDS, we answer a landlord’s question: “I am taking over the management of my property from my...

#AskTDS: "What do I do if my deposit isn't protected?"

In this week’s AskTDS, we answer a common question from tenants, “what do I do if my deposit isn’t protected?” Since...