Deposit protection · 7 guides
Deposits must be protected in a government-authorised scheme within 30 days, and Prescribed Information served in the same window. Fail and the court can order a penalty of 1-3 times the deposit and a Section 8 claim can be blocked. Guides cover the three schemes, adjudication and common mistakes.
Deposit6 June 2026
Fair wear and tear is the line that decides most deposit disputes, and landlords lose when they charge for it. The 2026 guide for landlords and agents: what counts as fair wear and tear, the betterment rule, depreciation lifespans, cleaning charges, and the check-in/check-out evidence adjudicators actually accept.
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Deposit4 June 2026
Whether you manage your own let or a client's, a weak inventory loses the deposit dispute. The 2026 check-in and check-out system, photo-evidence rules and what TDS, DPS and mydeposits adjudicators actually accept.
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Deposit19 April 2026
TDS vs DPS vs mydeposits: which UK deposit scheme is best? Cost, adjudication speed, custodial vs insured, plus a 60-second quiz. 2026 guide.
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Deposit28 February 2026
You have 30 days to protect a tenancy deposit. Fail and you face a penalty of up to 3× the deposit. Here's everything landlords need to know.
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Deposit28 March 2026
Failing to provide Prescribed Information within 30 days costs 1 to 3× the deposit and stops the court making a Section 8 possession order until you put it right. Here's exactly what you must provide.
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Deposit17 July 2026
The deposit must be repaid within 10 days of you and the tenant agreeing the amount, and silence does not count as agreement. The 10-day clock, what actually starts it, what you can lawfully deduct, and how the scheme dispute process works if you cannot agree.
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Deposit18 July 2026
Deposit replacement schemes let a tenant pay a small non-refundable fee instead of a five-week deposit. It is easier to move in, but the fee never comes back and the tenant stays liable. Zero Deposit, flatfair and Reposit compared for landlords: cover, cost, FCA status and the catch.
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