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

#AskTDS: With rising energy costs, how can I improve my property's efficiency??

With rising energy bills, TDS looks at ways to improve our homes energy efficiency and help with the rising costs.

Which Deposit Protection Scheme is right for me, Custodial or Insured?

You’ve chosen to protect your deposit with the government-approved, multi-award-winning Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), but unsure which scheme to use.

#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?"

Tags: Deposits, Deposit Protection, #AskTDS, Tenants, Agents, Landlords, Tenancy, Tenancy Agreement, Prescribed Information This article has been written in response to...

#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...