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A think tank based in central London says landlords would not quit the sector if much tougher - and more expensive...

More details have emerged of what appears to be a stay of execution for Section 21 eviction powers in the short term. The...

Unpaid rent can cause significant financial problems for commercial landlords. Thankfully, there are several options available to address the issue.  Simon Smith,...

With spring in the air, adjudicators at The Deposit Protection Service have revealed some of the interesting and unusual tenancy deposit...

The government has taken the first step to introducing a mandatory ombudsman scheme which private landlord must join. It’s published what is...

Government plans to ban Section 21 evictions could push up rents and reduce rental stock, a property dispute expert is warning. Lee Pearce...

Trading Standards has approved a new alternative dispute resolution body for the private rental sector. It’s The Dispute Service Ltd, and it...

Nobody wants to have to end a tenancy with deductions from a tenancy deposit! Here we share our expert tips for landlords to pass...

Residential landlords need no reminding of the restrictions that have prevented possessions for substantial periods during the pandemic. Nor do they...

More landlords and tenants are opting to solve disputes independently, saving them weeks of waiting and potential stress caused by lengthy...

Gardens have always been a mixed blessing for landlords - currently they’re popular with tenants but there is the problem of...

New figures show that in England and Wales, 69 per cent of disputed deposits are split between the landlord and tenant,...

There appears to be no evidence yet as to the effectiveness or otherwise of the government’s mediation scheme, introduced ahead of...

The DPS is hosting free dispute webinars to enable landlords and letting agents to navigate the dispute resolution process. More than 2,000...

A resolution service set up last summer for landlords is extending its remit to cover a much wider range of disputes. TDS...

Landlords have been warned not to try to deceive departing tenants after a controversial tribunal ruling. Lindsays law firm says Scotland’s first...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m David Hackett, Head of Business Development for The DPS    What...

It’s been revealed that in just one part of Scotland, renters have failed to claim back over £188,000 in deposits at...

Landlords considering taking advantage of the government’s new Green Homes Grant are being warned of a surge in cowboy building works. Sheffield...

A property expert in the Home Counties has launched a dispute resolution service to avoid evictions. Julie Ford - who’s been in...

Buy-to-let landlords suffering hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic can defer their July tax payment on account, but taxpayers...

Are you facing cash flow difficulties? Buy-to-let landlords suffering hardship as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic can defer their July...

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) dealt with 2,518 letting complaints last year, according to the organisation’s 2019 annual report, which shows continued...

HMRC are suspending enquiries into taxpayers and businesses that are under investigation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  HMRC is writing...

Cleaning is often identified as the most common cause of a tenancy deposit dispute in the private rented property sector.  Figures provided...

With the festive season fast approaching, it is completely natural for everyone to start winding down a bit at this time...

Did you know that preparing for a deposit dispute starts at the beginning of a tenancy? When tenants and landlords disagree about...

More than four out of ten tenancy deposits managed by the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) are currently higher than the recently...

It is good practice to have a detailed and accurate inventory completed at the start of the tenancy, and again when...

Landlords are being urged to prepare for the new Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, which came into effect earlier...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), one of three government-backed tenancy deposit protection (TDP) schemes, has appointed a new external independent complaints...

Tenant deposit protection scheme, TDS, will be hosting a half-day workshop in London in February, designed to give landlords and property...

Almost a quarter of students lost part of their rental deposit when they left their accommodation at the end of the...

Cleaning has once again been identified as the most common cause of a tenancy deposit dispute in the private rented property...

The Ombudsman Services (OS) is no longer handling consumer complaints in the property and housing sector after withdrawing from the industry. The...

The importance of having an independent inventory cannot be misjudged, especially as a poorly recorded or written report may leave the...

As a landlord, you have a number of different responsibilities and obligations that you need to stay on top of, in...

Deposit-free renting provider Flatfair has signed a partnership with the UK's largest independent estate agency Spicerhaart which has 100 letting branches...

A letting agent in Hove has been expelled from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme for 18 months for not passing on...

EastEnders has been praised by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) for a recent storyline tackling tenancy deposit issues faced by some...

Deposit protection scheme, TDS, has announced 20 new dates for its ‘Academy’ training events running over the next year across England...

Landlords in Norwich are being offered an opportunity to attend a couple of workshops designed to give landlords and property professionals...

In order to solve tenant disputes, landlords will soon be required to register with a redress scheme, helping to improve operating...

While the majority of landlords, tenants and letting agents do act responsibly, disputes still occur, which can sometimes end up involving...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) will continue to offer buy-to-let landlords across the country special training on tenancy deposit schemes, as...

The Conservative Party’s pledge to give tenants greater rights as part of a regulatory shake-up of the private rented sector has...

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Sajid Javid, yesterday pledged to offer private sector tenants’ greater rights by...

For a long time, fair wear and tear has been a grey area for landlords and letting agents alike, and because...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has launched a new guide to make the process of concluding a lease easier for landlords,...

For a long time, fair wear and tear has been a grey area for landlords and tenants alike, and because it...

Buy-to-let returns continue to beat all other mainstream investments, including commercial property, UK government bonds and cash, while remaining a highly...

Student property has proved itself to be the highest performing asset class over the past few years and the appeal is...

For a long time, fair wear and tear has been a grey area for landlords, and because it tends to vary...

A major think-tank wants to see the government help hand back power to tenants, enabling them to improve conditions in the...

To help enjoy a risk-free tenancy, it is generally good practice for a landlord to have an inventory which records the condition...

Considerably more must be done to help reduce the number of tenancy deposit disputes, despite the recent improvements recorded in the...

Landlords and letting agents across Scotland are being urged to attend a series of free workshops held by tenancy deposit scheme SafeDeposits Scotland...

If you plan to make any deductions to your tenant’s deposit then sitting down with them, face-to-face and explaining your reasons...

Our key partner and buy-to-let specialist, Hamilton Fraser, and renown industry expert, Paul Shamplina have released the first in a new...

Landlords are increasingly faced with dirty properties at the check-out stage of a tenancy and this has led to cleaning now...

Suzy Hershman, Head of Dispute Resolution for mydeposits, covers her top tips for preparing your dispute evidence If I had a £1 for...

A new training academy for landlords, letting agents and other property professionals has been launched by TDS Northern Ireland, the Belfast...

When renting out a property, most landlords choose to take a deposit from their tenant prior to the tenancy starting. The...

For a long time, fair wear and tear has been a grey area for landlords and letting agents alike; this is...

Two of the three government-approved property redress schemes have made announcements in recent days.  The Property Ombudsman Scheme (TPO) has revised its...

Tenancy deposit protection scheme mydeposits is to launch in Jersey after the organisation signed contracts with the Jersey Government last week. The...

Recent research from tenancy deposit protection scheme My Deposits has highlighted the importance of good communication between landlords and tenants at...