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What are the laws governing tenancy deposit protection?
Tenancy deposit protection is governed by the Tenancy Deposit Schemes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012. You can download a PDF of the regulations here.Getting my deposit back – TDSNI Insured
If your landlord or agent holds your deposit it is protected in our insured scheme.You should contact them directly to arrange the return of the deposit. If there is an agreement then the agent/landlord must repay, to the...
How long does my landlord have to return my deposit?
If your deposit is protected in Custodial scheme, the deposit funds will be repaid by the scheme as agreed with agent/landlord at the end of tenancy.If your deposit is protected in our Insured Scheme, the agent/landlord is holding...
Important changes from 1 April 2023
Important changes from 1 April 2023: The law changes in Northern Ireland from 1 April 2023. On or after that date landlords must protect their deposit within 28 days of receipt [up from the previous 14 days] and supply the Prescribed written information with 35 days [previously...Who should protect my deposit?
Your agent or landlord should protect your deposit. The legal responsibility is with the landlord, but if you are using an agent, the agent will normally do it on the landlord's behalf.What if the agent or landlord deducts money from my deposit?
If the agent/landlord wants to withhold some or all of your deposit, they should tell you as soon as possible after the tenancy has ended.In the first instance, you should try to agree on how the deposit...
What can my landlord keep my deposit for?
Your agent/landlord can only deduct money from your deposit if you have breached the terms of your tenancy agreement. Common reasons for deduction include:Cleaning
Damage
Redecoration
Unpaid rent
Gardening
The landlord...
How does TDS Northern Ireland protect my deposit?
Insured protection: The agent or landlord holds the deposit and we have insurance covering it. If the agent or landlord fails to pay money that they owe, we can refund the tenant and claim it from our insurance. We pursue them...Is my deposit protected by TDS Northern Ireland?
Visit the 'Is my deposit protected?' page and enter the Deposit Account Number (DAN) shown on your Deposit Protection Certificate.You should have received documents about your deposit protection at the start of the tenancy, called Prescribed Information. If you...
What are the penalties for violating deposit protection law?
The District Council can impose a fixed penalty of up to three times the value of the deposit.If the case goes to court the landlord can be fined up to £20,000 by the Magistrates Court. The landlord cannot...