Guides

For properties in Wales only, from 1 December 2022 the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 will lead to changes in terminology. Where reference is made to ‘Assured Shorthold Tenancies’, read ‘Occupations Contracts’, and for ‘Tenancy’ or ‘tenancy agreement’, read ‘Occupation Contract’, and for ‘tenant’ or ‘tenant(s)’, read ‘contract-holder’ or ‘contract holder(s)’.

Key documents:
Guide to Spring Cleaning
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Key documents:
Energy Efficiency - Guide for Rented Homes
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Key documents:
Autumn Maintenance for Landlords
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Key documents:
A Guide to Student Lets
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Key documents:
Garden Maintenance for Landlords
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- (TDS Direct):
TDS Direct A Guide for Tenants
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- (TDS Direct):
TDS Direct A Guide For Landlords
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Key documents:
A Guide to Pets in Rented Properties
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TDS Insured:
TDS for Landlords Membership Rules
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TDS Custodial:
Rules for the independent resolution of tenancy deposit disputes
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TDS Custodial:
What is the TDS Custodial Scheme - Scheme Leaflet
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TDS Insured:
What is the Tenancy Deposit Scheme? Printer-friendly, Scheme Leaflet
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TDS Insured:
Rules for the Independent Resolution of Tenancy Deposit Disputes
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TDS Insured:
A guide to disputes involving joint tenancies
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TDS Insured:
Use of photographs, videos and DVDs
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TDS Insured:
Deregulation Act 2015
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TDS Insured:
Guidance on a change of sharers (England)
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TDS Insured:
A guide to the let only scheme
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TDS Insured:
TDS Direct Guide for Agents
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Guides for Wales:
How the Renting Homes Wales Act 2016 will affect Landlords and Agents
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Key documents:
Guidance to using the deductions template
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TDS Insured:
Immigration Act Briefing
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TDS Insured:
Localism Act 2011 FAQ
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TDS Insured:
Operational Guidance and Advice for Members
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TDS Insured:
TDS and the late protection of deposits
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Legislation:
A Guide to the Legislation in England and Wales
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TDS Insured:
Transferring deposits between schemes
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TDS Insured:
What happens when the court is involved in a tenant deposit dispute
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TDS Custodial:
Suggested clauses for use in AST agreements
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Legislation:
Tenant Fees Ban Matrix - A4 printable
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TDS Insured:
How the Tenant Fees Act will affect tenancy deposits
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Website processes:
Guide to Registering a Deposit
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Key documents:
TDS Code of Recommended Practice FAQs
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Key documents:
How TDS deals with deposits involving more than one landlord or tenant
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Key documents:
A guide to product lifespans
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TDS Custodial:
Scheme Rules
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TDS Insured:
Tenancy Deposit Scheme for Lettings Agents and Corporate Landlords Membership Rules
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Legislation:
Tenant Fees Ban Matrix - A3 printable
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TDS Insured:
TDS Insured annual membership subscription
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Key documents:
Deductions Template
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