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

#AskTDS: How can I prepare for a void period over the Christmas break?

In this special, festive edition of AskTDS, we help tenants to make sure their Christmas isn’t ruined by preparing properties...

#ExpertView: What would a new housing court do for me?

RLA Policy Manager, John Stewart, looks at how the introduction of a housing court could transform the way the PRS...

#AskTDS: "My tenant used the pine tree in the back garden as a Christmas tree, can I deduct for this?"

In this week’s #AskTDS, we answer a landlord’s question: “My tenant used the pine tree in the back garden as...

#NewsStory: TDS Charitable Foundation awards over £135,000 to promote best practice in PRS

Set up in 2014 to raise standards in the private rented sector (PRS), the TDS Charitable Foundation has published its...

#ExpertView: Kelly Wallace discusses the TDS Charitable Foundation Review 2017-18

In this week’s #ExpertView article, Kelly Wallace, TDS’ Charitable Foundation Coordinator, discusses the TDS Charitable Foundation Review 2017-18. Set up in...

#AskTDS: "Who is responsible for damage caused by winter related problems?"

In this week’s #AskTDS blog, we answer the question: “Who is responsible for damage caused by winter related problems?” As we...

#ExpertView: Steve Harriott discusses TDS' Annual Review 2017-18

In this week’s #ExpertView, Steve Harriott, CEO of Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), discusses the release of TDS’ Annual Review 2017-18. Every...

#AskTDS: "I want to decorate my house for Christmas, will this affect my deposit?"

In this #AskTDS blog, we answer a tenant’s question; I want to decorate my house for Christmas, will this affect...

#NewsStory: TDS Retains International Standard for Customer Satisfaction

The Dispute Service Ltd, the Government-appointed administrators for the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), which includes the Insured and Custodial schemes,...

#ExpertView: What is Money Shield?

Steve Harriott, Chief Executive at Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), answers the question: “What is Money Shield?” What is Money Shield? Money...

#AskTDS: I'm taking over management from my letting agent, do I need to re-protect my tenancy deposit?

In this #AskTDS blog, we answer a landlord’s question; I’m taking over management from my letting agent, do I need...

#ExpertView: TDS Statistical Briefings 2018

In this week’s #ExpertView, Steve Harriott, CEO of Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) discusses the release of TDS’ Statistical Briefing Reports...