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

#NewsStory: TDS Northern Ireland wins at the ESTAS for the fifth year running!

Tenancy Deposit Scheme Northern Ireland (TDSNI), the leading tenancy deposit protection scheme in Northern Ireland, was crowned the UK’s Best Tenancy Deposit...

#AskTDS What happens if I can’t get quotes from contractors to support my tenancy deposit dispute?

In this week’s #AskTDS, we look at the importance of getting quotes from contractors to support a tenancy deposit dispute...

#NewsStory: HOUSING ORGANISATIONS LAUNCH GUIDANCE TO TACKLE COVID RENT ARREARS

LEADING organisations from across the housing sector have joined forces to support tenants and landlords facing rent arrears as a result of...

#NewsStory: New additions to the TDS Charitable Foundation Board

I was thrilled to be asked a few months ago to join the TDS Charitable Foundation board. I am a...

#AskTDS: As a tenant, how can I avoid rent deposit disputes?

Even with the deposit cap in England, tenancy deposits still represent a significant sum of money to tenants. It is therefore...

#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...

#PressRelease: New Covid-19 Webinars from TDS Answer Tenancy Deposit Questions in Lockdown

The only not-for-profit tenancy deposit protection scheme, Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), have launched a series of Covid-19 webinars to provide answers to...

#BreakingNews: New guidelines to allow the housing market to resume in England.

News broke yesterday that Regulations covering travel restrictions in England are being relaxed from today, Wednesday May 13th 2020, allowing lettings agents to carry out aspects of the lettings...

#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...