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#AskTDS: Maintaining gardens in rented properties - what are your responsibilities as a tenant?

Gardening is one of the top 5 reasons for deposit disputes claimed by landlords using our TDS Custodial...

Winter is coming: Getting the house ready for the colder months (including winter checklist)

Winter is upon us and it’s important for landlords, agents, and tenants to be aware of how to prepare their...

#AskTDS Navigating Student Lettings: Your Questions Answered!

With student season upon us, we wanted to use our #ASKTDS blog to answer common questions we receive from agents...

#AskTDS: What is fair wear and tear in a rental property?

If you’re a landlord or letting agent, you’re likely familiar with the term “fair wear and tear.” However, understanding what...

#AskTDS: Understanding The Deposit Use Clause

In this week’s #AskTDS, we answer a common question about deposit use clauses; what they are, what they’re used for,...

How the energy crisis is still affecting lettings

Author: Rik Smith, Director of Tenancy Services at Goodlord In the Spring Budget 2023, there was little announced on the...

Deposit Protection: 10 things to help you get it right

Renting out a property for the first time can be a daunting prospect. Between understanding your legal obligations, choosing a...

How energy efficient homes can help safeguard against rent arrears

Author: Rik Smith, Director of Tenancy Services, Goodlord Energy is still hitting the headlines in 2023. Although new price forecasts are...

How to deal with damp and mould in rented homes

There are a few common questions that arise when the issue of mould in rented properties is mentioned: what causes...

Is your letting business still compliant?

A guest blog from The Letting Partnership. Being a letting agent today means keeping up to date with an ever-changing...

#AskTDS: My tenant wants to keep a pet, what are my options?

In this week’s #ASKTDS, we were approached with a question about a perpetually burning topic: Pets! Where a tenant who...

#AskTDS: How does TDS deal with rent arrears disputes?

In this week’s ASKTDS, a tenant asks how TDS deals with rent arrears? Rent arrears are one of the most...