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

#ExpertView: Why Choose TDS?

Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) is a government approved, not-for-profit organisation that provides both Insured and Custodial tenancy deposit protection....

#AskTDS: "Will spilt wine lose me my deposit?"

Accidents such as spilt wine do happen in the home, however for tenants living in a rental property it’s important...

#ExpertView: The Countdown to MEES

It is now just two months until new rules concerning Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) come into force in April....

#AskTDS: "Can I claim for condensation damage?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “Can I claim for condensation damage?” At the end of...

Government updates tenancy guide – what it means for you

John King, Director of Customer Service, explains what the updated guide means for landlords and agents and how they can...

#AskTDS: "Who is responsible for mould building up in the property I let out?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “Who is responsible for mould building up in the...

#ExpertView: Tessa's 2018 Legal Changes series - 1. An Introduction to Landlord Legal Changes coming in 2018

The changes for landlords seem never-ending. In the past few years, to mention just a few, we have had: Changes to...

#AskTDS: "Why do I need to tell TDS about any pre-agreed amounts that are not in dispute?"

This article has been written in response to a tenant’s query: “Why do I need to tell TDS about any...

#ExpertView: Community Links Bromley receives funding to help local tenants

Community Links Bromley has received £8,870 funding from the TDS Charitable Foundation to create an online toolkit for new tenants...

#AskTDS: "I want to raise a dispute, but my tenant is uncontactable - what should I do?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “I want to raise a dispute, but my tenant...

#ExpertView: What tenants need to do to rent

Property expert, Kate Faulkner, launches guide to help tenants conduct checks and research before taking on a rented property. The guide...

#AskTDS: "My landlord raised a dispute, can I counterclaim?"

This article has been written in response to a tenant’s query: “My landlord raised a dispute, can I counterclaim?” At the...

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