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My property has mould. What can I do?

If left unattended, mould can wreak havoc in homes, causing wooden window frames to rot, staining carpets, and damaging walls...

Battersea leads on Pet Friendly Properties campaign

Across the UK, there’s been an increase in the number of people renting their homes, and the numbers wanting a...

TDS Top 10 tips to get your deposit back

Nobody wants to see their deposit disappear due to deductions at the end of a tenancy! Here, the Tenancy Deposit...

Understanding property inventories, check-in and check-outs

This week’s edition of #asktds is dedicated to answering frequently asked questions about property inventories, helping to clear up common...

Ask TDS: "Can my landlord keep my deposit to cover the cost of redecoration, and then not do it?"

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

#AskTDS: "Does the deposit cover unpaid utility bills if my tenant does not pay them?"

In this week’s #AskTDS, we answer a landlord’s question: “Does the deposit cover unpaid utility bills if my tenant does...

#AskTDS: "How do I protect against damage/negligence from a tenant?"

When it comes to letting out a property, landlords are obviously concerned with how to protect their investment. Although everyone...

Ask TDS: Can I win a dispute by default?

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme is a government-approved scheme for the protection of tenancy deposits; we offer both insured and custodial...

How long should appliances last in rented homes? A look at product lifespans

Do you know the average lifespan of carpets in rented properties? Or what about when it’s time to replace the...

How do I request a repair and what do I do if my landlord doesn’t respond?

Your landlord is usually responsible for carrying out major repairs to the property you’re renting. If you rent through a...

#AskTDS: "How can changes to the parties of a tenancy affect the deposit?"

This week, Debbie Davies, Head of Sales and Client Success at the Tenancy Deposit Scheme answers an agent’s question: “How...

#AskTDS: "My tenants haven't paid rent since I gave them notice. Can I recover these costs from their deposits?"

In this week’s #AskTDS, we answer a common question from landlords: “My tenants haven’t paid rent since I gave them...