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Tuesday, 9 February 2010

Tenancy Deposit Protection

Is your rental deposit safe?

From 6 April 2007, all deposits (for rent up to £25,000 per annum) taken by landlords and letting agents for Assured Shorthold Tenancies in England and Wales, must be protected by a tenancy deposit protection scheme.

What are Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes?

Information on what the schemes provide for tenants, landlords and letting agents, and the type of schemes available

Information for landlords and letting agents

The legal responsibilities, types of scheme available and protecting the deposit

Information for tenants

How the scheme works and what to do when you move in and move out

Resolving disputes

The services available in the event of a dispute between tenants and their landlord or letting agent

Who runs the tenancy deposit protection schemes?

Information on the companies contracted by the government to run the tenancy deposit protection schemes

Leaflets

Information packs on the scheme

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