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Battersea leads on Pet Friendly Properties campaign
Tenant Questions

Battersea leads on Pet Friendly Properties campaign

Across the UK, there’s been an increase in the number of people renting their homes, and the numb...

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TDS Top 10 tips to get your deposit back
Tenant Questions

TDS Top 10 tips to get your deposit back

Nobody wants to see their deposit disappear due to deductions at the end of a tenancy! Here, the Te...

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A property inventory is a comprehensive document detailing the condition of a property and its contents at the start and end of a tenancy.
Landlord Questions

Understanding property inventories, check-in and check-outs

This week's edition of #asktds is dedicated to answering frequently asked questions about property ...

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Tenants Deposits Information - Ask TDS: “Can my landlord keep my deposit to cover the cost of redecoration, and then not do it?”
Tenant Questions

Ask TDS: “Can my landlord keep my deposit to cover the cost of redecoration, and then not do i...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) is a government-approved  scheme for the protection of tenanc...

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In this week’s #AskTDS, we answer a landlord’s question:
Landlord Questions

#AskTDS: “Does the deposit cover unpaid utility bills if my tenant does not pay them?”

In this week’s #AskTDS, we answer a landlord’s question: “Does the deposit cover unpaid utili...

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#AskTDS: “How do I protect against damage/negligence from a tenant?”
Landlord Questions

#AskTDS: “How do I protect against damage/negligence from a tenant?”

When it comes to letting out a property, landlords are obviously concerned with how to protect thei...

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AskTDS - Can I win a dispute by default?
Tenant Questions

Ask TDS: Can I win a dispute by default?

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme is a government-approved scheme for the protection of tenancy deposits; ...

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In this ASKTDS, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme looks at the expected lifespans of products, and how to identify damaged items beyond fair wear and tear.
Landlord Questions

How long should appliances last in rented homes? A look at product lifespans

Do you know the average lifespan of carpets in rented properties? Or what about when it's time to r...

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Tenancy Deposit Scheme - How do I request a repair?
Tenant Questions

How do I request a repair and what do I do if my landlord doesn’t respond?

Your landlord is usually responsible for carrying out major repairs to the property you’re rentin...

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