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

#NewsStory: Raising Standards in the UK Private Rented Sector

The private rented sector (PRS) has expanded and evolved significantly over the last fifteen years. After nearly a century of...

#AskTDS: “I am renting for the first time, why do I have to pay a deposit?”

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

#ExpertView: Why TDS was our obvious choice as our Launch Partner

In this week’s ExpertView, we hear from The Depositary on why they chose TDS as their partner when developing a new...

#AskTDS: "How does the deposit cap affect TDS members in England?"

In this week’s #AskTDS blog, we answer an agent’s question: “How does the deposit cap affect TDS members in England?” The...

#ExpertView: The tenant’s guide to ending a tenancy

John King, TDS Head of Member Services gives tenants advice on best practice for ending a tenancy. Tenancy management can be very...

#AskTDS: "Does TDS contact landlord's directly?"

Yes, in certain circumstances. TDS will write to a landlord directly for details of a claim and for submission of evidence if...

#ExpertView: The Agents Giving Love Mud Challenge 2020

It’s Time for Property Professionals to Get Muddy and Have Some Fun! Returning for its third year, Agents Giving is challenging the...

#AskTDS: “I asked my partner to move in with me – does this affect my deposit?”

This article has been written in response to a tenant’s query: “I asked my partner to move in with me –...

#ExpertView: How Do We Solve a Problem Like Tenancy Deposits?

The Common Issues with Tenancy Deposits – and How to Solve Them In this week’s #ExpertView, Kristjan Byfield, Co-Founder of The...

#ExpertView: What is the easiest way to manage tenancy deposit protection online?

In this week’s #ExpertView, Amanda Portman, Change and Business Improvement Manager at TDS, answers the question, “What is the easiest way to...

#AskTDS: “How to use the new single website from TDS”

In this week’s #AskTDS, we ask Debbie Davies, Head of Sales and Marketing at TDS, about the new website from TDS and...

#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...