Tag: Tenancy deposit scheme

Head of landlord group slams claims of “greedy landlords” in deposit row

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2026, 1 week ago | 5

The head of a landlord association has hit back at the accusation of “greedy landlords clinging on to tenants’ money”...

Government pledges deposit schemes will deliver good value for landlords and tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2026, 1 month ago | 2

The government has announced its current contract with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDP) will end in 2028, while pledging deposit...

Tenancy Deposit Scheme claims it is helping landlords and tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2026, 5 months ago | 10

The UK’s longest-running tenancy deposit protection scheme claims it has resolved more than 33,000 disputes and protected £2.45 billion in deposits....

Can I evict a tenant from a 2004 tenancy without a protected deposit?

Author: Readers Question

28th November 2025, 8 months ago | 10

I have had a tenant since Oct 2004. I gave him Section 9 notice to quit, which expired 30th Sept...

Government sets rules on deposits and rent-in-advance for landlords in Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2025, 8 months ago | 14

The government has issued guidance to help landlords understand the rules they must follow when requesting rent at different stages...

Landlords urged to join council’s ‘paper bond’ scheme to prevent homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 8 months ago | 7

A council is urging landlords to help people who are struggling to secure a home because of rising rents. Powys...

Tenant refuses to hand over keys?

Author: Readers Question

4th April 2025, 1 year ago | 17

Hi, I recently had a tenant who refused to handover the keys after the check out unless I agreed, in...

Cleaning accounts for 65% of deposit disputes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Protected deposits in England and Wales have surged to £5.2 billion, a 6% rise, while Scotland’s total reached £203.6 million,...

Incompetent management company?

Author: Readers Question

22nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hi, I’m looking for some advice for what I can do about the property management company who have ‘managed’ my...

New guide for landlords to tackle damp and mould

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th December 2023, 3 years ago | 21

A new guide to address the issue of damp and mould in privately rented homes has been unveiled to help...

Free guide published for landlords and tenants on tenancy disputes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st September 2023, 3 years ago | 0

A new comprehensive guide to dispute resolution for landlords and tenants has been published. The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and...