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#AskTDS: "My boiler stopped working over Christmas - can I claim compensation from my deposit?"

This article has been written in response to a tenant’s query: “My boiler stopped working over Christmas and I was...

#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...

#AskTDS: "When I pay my tenancy deposit, who holds the money?"

This article has been written in response to a tenant query: “When I pay my tenancy deposit, who holds the...

#AskTDS: "I paid a deposit to my agent last week and didn't receive a receipt. Is my deposit protected?"

This article has been written in response to a tenant’s query: “I paid a deposit to my agent last week...

#AskTDS: "I'm moving in with new friends, if they damage their room - will I have to pay?"

This article has been written in response to a tenant’s query: “I’m moving in with new friends, if they damage...

#AskTDS: "My mother is my guarantor and has paid my deposit, how does this affect my tenancy?"

This article has been written in response to a tenant’s question: “My mother is my guarantor and has paid my...

#AskTDS: "I'm going back to Uni and have paid a deposit to my new landlord, when should it be protected?"

This article has been written in response to a tenant’s query: “I’m going back to Uni and have paid a...

#AskTDS: "I am renting for the first time - how do I know if my deposit will be protected?"

This article has been written in response to a tenant’s query: “I am renting for the first time – how...

#AskTDS: "Does a tenant need to pay to raise a dispute?"

This article has been written in response to a tenant’s query: “Does a tenant need to pay to raise a...

Ask TDS: "If one tenant moves out, what happens to the shared deposit?"

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

Ask TDS: "If I pay my deposit early, when should I receive the prescribed information?"

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

Ask TDS: "Is it reasonable for my landlord to claim money from my deposit without a cost breakdown?"

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