Archived News
#NewsStory: The Dispute Service Releases Latest Statistical Briefing
16 November 2020 The Dispute Service has released its latest Statistical Briefing for 2019-2020. This annual report includes key information about the growth of the Private Rented Sector and data on tenancy deposit disputes in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The Adjudicator: Horror-ble stains
30 October 2020 The Adjudicator takes a recent decision by a Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) Adjudicator and sets out the reasoning behind the decision. The aim of these case studies is to help tenants, landlords and agents better understand how we make our adjudication decisions. The names of the landlords and tenants involved have been removed and this is only a brief summary of the dispute.
TDS NI Webinar - Managing end of tenancy deposits impacted by Covid-19
9 September 2020 In this TDS NI Webinar, Alison MacDougall, Director of Dispute Operations discusses end of tenancy Covid-19 FAQS. You can find further guidance here:
TDS NI Webinar - How to Respond to Rental Changes and Deposits During Covid-19 - Presented by Michael Hill
8 September 2020 TDS NI Webinar - How to Respond to Rental Changes and Deposits During Covid-19 - Presented by Michael Hill.
TDS NI Webinar Deposit Protection & Pre-Tenancy Considerations During Covid-19 - Presented by John King
23 July 2020 In the latest TDS NI webinar, John King, Head of Member Services, discusses deposit protection and pre-tenancy considerations during Covid-19.
#ExpertView: Life after lockdown for landlords
16 July 2020 Life after lockdown is something we have all been looking forward to, but it is clear that Covid-19 will leave a lasting legacy that will be felt for years to come.
#NewsStory: TDS Northern Ireland wins at the ESTAS for the fifth year running!
9 July 2020 Tenancy Deposit Scheme Northern Ireland (TDSNI), the leading tenancy deposit protection scheme in Northern Ireland, was crowned the UK’s Best Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme at the 2020 ESTAS in July.
#AskTDS As a tenant, how can I avoid rent deposit disputes?
19 June 2020 Tenancy deposits represent a significant sum of money to tenants. It is therefore understandable that you’ll want to avoid losing any of that deposit amount when you come to leave the property.
TDS NI Webinar - Tenancy Deposits & Covid-19: Minimising Risk (Alison MacDougall 28th April 2020)
12 June 2020 You can watch the webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2nUhdAnsEI
#AskTDS Why is my landlord switching to the TDS Custodial tenancy deposit protection scheme?
5 June 2020 Whether you’re new to renting, beginning a new tenancy with a new landlord, or in an existing tenancy, it’s important to know where your tenancy deposit is being held.