#AskTDS | Tenancy Deposit Scheme Offering government backed deposit protection services across the UK

#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...

#AskTDS: How Will the Tenant Fees End of Transition Affect Tenancy Deposits in 2020?

On the 31st May 2020, the transition period for the Tenant Fees Act in England will end. What does this mean...

#AskTDS “How do I avoid tenancy deposit disputes that could arise from decisions made during Covid-19?”

There have been many questions from landlords, letting agents and tenants on tenancy deposits since the Covid-19 pandemic forced lockdown and social...

#AskTDS: Where Can Tenants Find Answers on Deposits, Check-ins and Property Inspections During the Covid-19 Pandemic?

Covid-19 has brought with it much stress and confusion for tenants in private rented properties, and it can be difficult to...

#AskTDS “My tenant is moving out and I am concerned they may have Covid-19. How does this affect check-out and deposit release?”

During the Covid-19 lockdown, landlords, letting agents and tenants have raised questions about how the lockdown is affecting normal tenancy processes such...

#AskTDS: “My tenants are about to move in. How do I carry out a check-in remotely during Covid-19?”

In response to the concerns surrounding tenancy deposit protection during this unprecedented time, TDS has created a Covid-19 FAQ web page...