Deposit protection · 5 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.
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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.
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.
TDS vs DPS vs mydeposits: which UK deposit scheme is best? Cost, adjudication speed, custodial vs insured, plus a 60-second quiz. 2026 guide.
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 blocks most Section 8 possession grounds. Here's exactly what you must provide.
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