As a landlord, your property is a huge investment. Whether you manage one home or multiple properties, you want to make sure that your investment is well looked after, and of course, that your tenant's home is a safe and healthy living environment. Part of keeping your property in good shape involves regular property maintenance. But who is responsible for the maintenance of a rental property? In this article, Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) looks at what a landlord is responsible for when it come

If the legislation is passed, it will mean that the UK Government will expect landlords not to unreasonably refuse a request from a tenant to have a pet and allow landlords to require tenants to take out pet insurance as a permitted tenant payment. The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) knows that pets can be a sensitive subject when it comes to renting. It is often unpopular with landlords and agents, and according to research from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, just 7 per

Wear and tear is inevitable in rental properties, so clearly understanding what "fair wear and tear" means is essential for landlords and tenants. But what exactly constitutes "wear and tear" versus "damage caused by tenants?" Here, Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) looks at this common landlord problem. Though there are no precise rules on what counts as fair wear and tear, the House of Lords defines the term as the "reasonable use of the premises by the tenant, and the ordinary operation of natura

The Dos and Don’ts of Deposit Disputes At Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), we're committed to making the deposit protection process as pain-free as possible. From our beginning of tenancy API proptech, to our end of tenancy solution, we invest in innovative technology solutions and partnerships that make work life easier for our agents. However, we do still encounter deposit disputes! And, whilst disputes only account for under 1% of all TDS tenancies, that’s still almost 30 thousand cases per ye

How can you protect your tenancy deposit: TDS' top 10 Tips for landlords to pass on to tenants Nobody wants to have to end a tenancy with deductions from a tenancy deposit! Here we share our expert tips for landlords to pass on to their tenants on how to avoid unnecessary deposit deductions. Do you really know what you’re agreeing to? The terms of a tenancy agreement can vary from one landlord or agency to the next. Having a clear understanding of your responsibilities as a tenant, before sign

#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 per household, we look at ways to improve our homes energy efficiency and help with the rising costs. How energy efficient is your home? Before implementing home improvements, it’s important to determine how much energy is used in your home and how much

TDS Academy announces new course dates for first quarter of 2022 TDS Academy, the learning and development division of Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) have released new dates for the first quarter of 2022’s online academy courses. TDS in-house adjudication experts have been running courses for 15 years, providing thousands of attendees with specialist insights, pro tips, insider knowledge and invaluable advice. The TDS Academy moved online during lockdown 2020 which was met with great reception, a

Forward-thinking property software provider AcquaintCRM have integrated their technology with the API solution created by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), providing agents with a faster and more secure method of transferring tenancy deposits. The collaboration with TDS API allows AcquaintCRM to offer a better service to their customers by: • minimising errors caused by the manual inputting of data, • having a CRM that incorporates their deposit protection needs, • saving more time to spend on

Winter is coming: Getting the house ready for the colder months (including winter checklist) With winter just upon us, it’s important for landlords, agents and renters to prepare their properties for the harsh weather to come. The colder weather brings with it various problems for your home, such as frozen pipes or blocked gutters, and is a time when rental properties can experience their worst conditions. To get ahead of the wintry weather, we’ve put together a handy checklist to help protect

#AskTDS: My tenant has complained of a mould and damp problem, what do I do next? Mould and damp are repeat offenders in end-of-tenancy disputes. If left untreated, mould can rot wooden window frames, stain your carpets, damage painted walls and cause peeling and cracks to walls and ceilings. As for living in a mouldy property, it can be the cause of several health conditions such as respiratory infections, allergies, and asthma. Therefore, if you’ve been alerted to a mould or damp problem, it