Deposit Protection UK (DPS vs TDS vs mydeposits + 30-Day Penalties)
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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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.
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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.
Failing to provide Prescribed Information within 30 days costs 1 to 3× the deposit and invalidates Section 21. Here's exactly what you must provide.
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