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

#AskTDS: How do tenancy renewals affect the deposit cap?

A year ago, the new Tenant Fees Act came into effect in England banning landlords from charging fees for anything...

#AskTDS Why is my landlord switching to the TDS Custodial tenancy deposit protection scheme?

Whether you’re new to renting, beginning a new tenancy with a new landlord, or in an existing tenancy, it’s important to...

#AskTDS: How Will the Tenant Fees End of Transition Affect Tenancy Deposits in 2020?

On the 31st May 2020, the transition period for the Tenant Fees Act in England will end. What does this mean...

#AskTDS “How do I avoid tenancy deposit disputes that could arise from decisions made during Covid-19?”

There have been many questions from landlords, letting agents and tenants on tenancy deposits since the Covid-19 pandemic forced lockdown and social...

#AskTDS: Where Can Tenants Find Answers on Deposits, Check-ins and Property Inspections During the Covid-19 Pandemic?

Covid-19 has brought with it much stress and confusion for tenants in private rented properties, and it can be difficult to...

#AskTDS “My tenant is moving out and I am concerned they may have Covid-19. How does this affect check-out and deposit release?”

During the Covid-19 lockdown, landlords, letting agents and tenants have raised questions about how the lockdown is affecting normal tenancy processes such...

#AskTDS: “My tenants are about to move in. How do I carry out a check-in remotely during Covid-19?”

In response to the concerns surrounding tenancy deposit protection during this unprecedented time, TDS has created a Covid-19 FAQ web page...

#AskTDS: “I’m temporarily reducing my tenant’s rent and not deferring any shortfall. Will the deposit cap be an issue?”

As part of the TDS Covid-19 series, we’re taking questions from landlords, letting agents and tenants on their concerns surrounding tenancy deposit...

#AskTDS: “I am not yet leaving my tenancy, but I cannot pay this month’s rent. Can I use my deposit to pay it?”

In the current climate, TDS has received numerous questions from letting agents, landlords and tenants about how the impact of Covid-19...

#AskTDS: "Do I have to re-register my tenancy deposits every year?"

This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “Do I have to re-register my tenancy deposits every...

#AskTDS: “I am renting for the first time, why do I have to pay a deposit?”

This article has been written in response to a tenant’s query: “I am renting for the first time, why do...

#AskTDS: "How does the deposit cap affect TDS members in England?"

In this week’s #AskTDS blog, we answer an agent’s question: “How does the deposit cap affect TDS members in England?” The...