#AskTDS | Tenancy Deposit Scheme Offering government backed deposit protection services across the UK

#AskTDS: It's springtime and I'd like to perform a mid-tenancy property inspection, how do I begin?

Spring is in the air and it’s time to open up your windows and clear away the winter cobwebs. This time...

#AskTDS: I'm worried about the upcoming energy cost increases, how can I improve my property's energy efficiency and support my tenants?

In this week’s #ASKTDS, with confirmation that our energy bills are due to increase to an average of £636...

Which Deposit Protection Scheme is right for me, Custodial or Insured?

You’ve chosen to protect your deposit with the government-approved, multi-award-winning Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), but unsure which scheme to use.

#AskTDS: My tenant has complained of a mould and damp problem, what do I do next?

Mould and damp are repeat offenders in tenancy disputes. If left unattended, mould can wreak havoc in homes, causing wooden...

#AskTDS The Problem with Serving Prescribed Information Too Early

As a landlord or letting agent, there’s a time-critical checklist you need to follow when dealing with tenancy deposits. From...

#AskTDS: I’m considering renting to tenants with a pet, what do I need to know?

A recent spike in demand for pets, as a result of lockdown, has meant that more landlords and agents are...

#AskTDS: How Should I Handle End of Tenancy Issues with Student Lets?

As landlords and students look ahead to returning to in-person teaching at university in the coming weeks, landlords are continuing...

#AskTDS – Should I pay my deposit before or after signing a tenancy agreement?

Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) is a Government approved scheme for the protection of tenancy deposits offering both Insured...

#AskTDS: How Can I Resolve My Rental Deposit Dispute Quickly?

In this week’s #AskTDS, we offer advice to landlords, letting agents and tenants on how to resolve a rental deposit...

#AskTDS ‘We have just let out our first student property, is there anything I need to consider in relation to the tenancy deposit?'

In this week’s #AskTDS, a letting agent asks about tenancy deposit protection for student lets. Whether this is your first student let...

#AskTDS: What are my rights as a student tenant?

This week, we answer a student tenancy deposit question from a tenant: For many students, university is the first time they have...

#AskTDS: I want a pet, but my landlord has concerns. How can I reassure my landlord?

In this week’s #AskTDS, one tenant asks how they can reassure their landlord that keeping a pet in their rented...