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Top 10 tips to get your deposit back
16 April 2024 Nobody wants to see their deposit disappear due to deductions at the end of a tenancy! Here, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme offers expert advice for tenants to help you steer clear of unnecessary deductions from your deposit.
Understanding property inventories, check-in and check-outs
12 April 2024 This week’s edition of #asktds is dedicated to answering frequently asked questions about property inventories, helping to clear up common queries.
Ask TDS NI: Can I win a dispute by default?
28 March 2024 Tenancy Deposit Scheme NI is a government-approved scheme for the protection of tenancy deposits; we offer both insured and custodial protection.
#AskTDS NI: “Does the deposit cover unpaid utility bills if my tenant does not pay them?”
6 March 2024 In this week’s #AskTDS NI, we answer a landlord’s question: “Does the deposit cover unpaid utility bills if my tenant does not pay them?”
#AskTDS NI: “How do I protect against damage/negligence from a tenant?”
2 March 2024 When it comes to letting out a property, landlords are obviously concerned with how to protect their investment.
Ask TDS NI: “Can my landlord keep my deposit to cover the cost of redecoration, and then not do it?”
27 February 2024 The Tenancy Deposit Scheme Norther Ireland (TDS NI) is a government approved scheme for the protection of tenancy deposits; we offer both insured and custodial protection. We also provide fair adjudication for disputes that arise over the deductions from the tenancy deposits that we protect. This article has been written in response to a tenant’s query: “Can my landlord keep my deposit to cover the cost of redecoration, and then not do it?”
12 Tips of Christmas
5 December 2023 At TDS Northern Ireland, we understand that letting a property is a big responsibility, and we're committed to providing you with the right guidance to help make deposit protection as seamless as possible.
Tenancy Deposit Scheme Northern Ireland (TDSNI) wins Best Tenancy Deposit Scheme Supplier award for 8th consecutive year!
30 October 2023 TDS NI has emerged victorious at the most prestigious property awards in the UK property industry.
How pre-move inspections can reduce void periods in rentals
20 October 2023 We look at how pre-move inspections can reduce void periods, and consequently boost income, for buy-to-let property owners.
#ASKTDSNI – Should I pay my deposit before or after signing a tenancy agreement?
8 October 2023 In this week’s #AskTDSNI, a tenant asks whether they should pay their deposit before or after signing a tenancy agreement.