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

The Adjudicator: Pet Permissions

The Adjudicator takes a recent decision by a Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) Adjudicator and sets out the reasoning behind the...

#ExpertView: Renters’ Reform - The way forward

With Renters’ Reform set to climb the political agenda in 2021, NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle reveals the association’s proposals for...

#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...

#NewsStory: How to prepare for the Tenancy Deposit Scheme Annual Data Snapshot

What is the TDS Annual Data Snapshot? Annual membership subscriptions for the TDS Insured scheme are calculated using our...

#NewsStory: New TDS Mobile App Helps Tenants Manage Their Tenancy Deposit

On the 14TH December, Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) launched a new app to help tenants manage their deposit directly...

#ExpertView: Going green - What new targets mean for the PRS

Ambitious new energy efficiency plans for the private rented sector (PRS) have been unveiled by the Government this autumn. In this week’s...

#TheAdjudicator: Missing Keys

The Adjudicator takes a recent decision by a Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) Adjudicator and sets out the reasoning behind the...

#NewsStory: Dispute Service recognised for high quality service as BSI accreditation is retained

Dispute Service, the Government-appointed administrators for the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), have once again retained the BSI certification...

#ExpertView: Legionella Risk Assessments

The rules and regulations for landlords regarding Legionella can be confusing. That’s why Elmhurst Energy continuously work with their members and...

#PressRelease: Annual Review from the Dispute Service Reveals Tenancy Deposit Insights from 2020

The Dispute Service, which operates the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), has released its 2020 Annual Review. This annual report...

#NewsStory: Steve Harriott Celebrates 10 years as the Dispute Service Chief Executive Officer!

The 27th September 2020 was an important milestone for the Dispute Service as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Steve Harriott, marked his...

#PressRelease: The Dispute Service Releases Latest Statistical Briefing

The Dispute Service has released its latest Statistical Briefing for 2019-2020. This annual report includes key information about the growth of the Private...