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Winter is coming: Getting the house ready for the colder months (including winter checklist)
With winter just upon us, it’s important for landlords, agents and renters to prepare their properties for the harsh weather to come.
#AskTDS: “When should my landlord return my deposit?”
This article has been written in response to a tenant’s query: “When should my landlord return my deposit?”
#AskTDSNI: Can I claim from a tenant’s deposit if I didn’t provide an inventory?
This article has been written in response to a landlord’s query: “Can I claim from a tenant’s deposit if I didn’t provide an inventory?”
Landlord Best Practices for Utility Bills
At the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, we’re committed to helping you to have a happy, successful tenancy. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of commonly asked questions on everything to do with utility bills.
#AskTDS: "Can my landlord charge me for cleaning?"
In this week’s #AskTDS we answer a tenant’s question: “Can my landlord charge me for cleaning?”
#AskTDS: My tenant wants to keep a pet, what are my options?
In this week’s #ASKTDS, we were approached with a question about a perpetually burning topic: Pets! Where a tenant who has been renting without a pet asked whether they can introduce one to the property?
Renting to Students: TDS Poll Confirms Common Issues and Reasons for Disputes in Student Lets?
A recent poll by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) asked agents and landlords about their experiences when renting to students.
The TDS poll discovered common disagreements, the top causes of dispute, and whether their experiences have encouraged or deterred them from renting to students in the future.
#AskTDS: How does TDS deal with rent arrears disputes?
In this week’s ASK TDSNINI, a tenant asks how TDSNI deals with rent arrears?
Private Tenancies Act Northern Ireland Make Changes to Notice to Quit
The Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 received Royal Assent on 27th April 2022 and makes changes to the Private Tenancies Order (Northern Ireland) 2006.
AskTDS: It's springtime and I'd like to perform a mid-tenancy property inspection, how do I begin?
Spring is in the air and it's time to open up your windows and clear away the winter cobwebs.