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

Ask TDS: "Do private landlords hold your deposit in a deposit scheme?"

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

Ask TDS: "How does deposit protection work if I am claiming more than the tenant's deposit?"

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

Ask TDS: How are tenant claims handled?

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

Ask TDS: "What is the difference between professional and domestic cleaning?"

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

Ask TDS: "What should my tenancy agreement say about cleaning?"

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

Tessa's Tenancy Tips: Preparing your property

So you have just bought a ‘buy to let’ property, or maybe you have inherited it from Auntie, and you...

Ask TDS: "Can my landlord charge me for cleaning the oven?"

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

Top Tips for Mould Removal and Prevention

Whether you own or rent a property, mould can be a huge problem. On the one hand a mould infestation...

Ask TDS: "My tradesmen left a mess. Who is liable?"

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

Tessa's Tenancy Tips

The popular perception of landlords is that they have an easy life. Simply because they can afford to buy a...

Ask TDS: "What do I do if my deposit isn't protected?"

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

Landlord Best Practices for Utility Bills

Being a landlord comes with a host of responsibilities, and among the multitude of tasks that accompany managing a tenancy,...

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